When you retire 36 years from now, you want to have $2 million. You think you can earn an average of 11.5% on your investments. To meet your goal, you are trying to decide whether to deposit a lump
Sum today, or to wait and deposit a lump sum 3 years from today. How much more will you have to
Deposit as a lump sum if you wait for 3 years before making the deposit?
A) $15,344.14
B) $15,677.78
C) $16,208.11
D) $17,021.12
E) $19,407.78

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A.The present value of $2 million in 36 years at 11.5% is $273,224.14. If you wait 3 years to deposit the lump sum, you will have to deposit $15,344.14 more to reach the same goal.

When You Retire 36 Years from Now, You Want to Have