Asked by Mayrelis Padron on May 20, 2024

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A company is setting aside $21,354 today,and wishes to have $30,000 at the end of three years for a down payment on a piece of property.What interest rate must the company earn?

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, typically expressed as an annual percentage.

  • Determine the required interest rate to attain a specified future financial target based on current values.
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Josiah JordanMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
12%
Future Value = Present Value * FV Factor
$30,000 = $21,354 * FV Factor; FV Factor = 1.4049
1.4049 is the FV factor on the Future Value table; n = 3; i = 12%