Jake invested his whole life savings today in an investment that pays 6% interest, compounded annually. In ten years, this investment will be worth $531,402. What is Jake's life savings today?

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Jurian Sluiman asked Oct 14, 2023

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Jake invested his whole life savings today in an investment that pays 6% interest, compounded annually. In ten years, this investment will be worth $531,402. What is Jake's life savings today?

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Jurian Sluiman asked Oct 14, 2023

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$ 296 732 .10

Explanation:

FV = PV ( 1 + i)^n FV = future value = 531402 PV = ?

i = decimal interest per period = .06

n = periods = 10

531 402 = PV ( 1.06)^10 Solve for PV = 296 732 .10

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