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The average cost of a 4-year college education is projected to be $130,000 in 19 years. How much money should be invested now at 6.5%, compounded quarterly, to provide $130,000 in 19 years

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Answer:

$39, 292

Step-by-step explanation:

The applicable formula to calculate the present value of a projected future value is

PV = FV

(1+r)n

In this case

FV = $130,000

r =6.5 % 0r 0.065

n=19

PV = 130,000

(1 +0.065)19

PV = 130,000/3.30858

PV = $39, 292

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