Mrs. McTavish wants to establish an annual $5,000 scholarship in memory of her husband. The first scholarship is to be awarded two years from now. If the funds can earn 6.25% compounded annually, what amount must Mrs. McTavish pay now to sustain the scholarship in perpetuity?

Compounded Annually

An interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal sum at the end of each year, allowing for interest to be earned on interest in subsequent years.

Perpetuity

A type of annuity that pays a fixed amount of money to an individual indefinitely, without a set termination date.