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How much should Sara deposit twice a year at 10% compounded semi-annually for 3
1/2 years to have a $15,000 down payment for her own restaurant?

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Answer:

X=2205.26

Explanation:

Let i=
(10)/(2)=5%%

n=3*2=6

FV=$15,000

Let X be semi-annual payments.

Therefore:-

=
X((1.05^6-1)/(0.05))=15000\\6.8019=15000\\x=2205.26

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