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Basic Question 19 of 27

At the end of 15 years, you wish to have accumulated $500,000. You plan to accumulate this money by making annual deposits into a money market account paying 8% per year. All deposits will be made at the beginning of each year. How much must be deposited each year?

A. $17,050.72
B. $18,414.77
C. $15,787.70

User Contributed Comments 6

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wundac Correct answer is B):
500000/[((1+0.08)^15)-1]/0.08 = 18414.77
magicchip Wundac, A is correct. Dont forget payments are at the beginning of the year.
Ratego Set your calc to bgn.And do remember to set it back to end when through!
rihilule Agree with magicchip and Ratego!
johntan1979 wundac... remember this name guys. He will be the top scorer this year.
tichas Correct answer is A.
BA11 gives u 17050.71525
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Learning Outcome Statements

calculate and interpret the present value(PV) of fixed-income and equity instruments based on expected future cash flows

calculate and interpret the implied return of fixed-income instruments and required return and implied growth of equity instruments given the present value (PV) and cash flows

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 2.