Answer:
FV = PV x (1 + r)^n
where:
FV = future value
PV = present value (the amount to be deposited today)
r = interest rate per period (in this case, per year)
n = number of periods (in this case, 8 years)
Plugging in the given values, we get:
$60,000 = PV x (1 + 0.09)^8
Simplifying this equation:
PV = $60,000 / (1 + 0.09)^8
PV = $60,000 / 1.999^8
PV = $60,000 / 3.058
PV = $19,602.68
Therefore, the amount that needs to be deposited in the bank today to accumulate $60,000 in 8 years with an interest rate of 9% is $19,602.68.
I hope this helps.