A couple plans to save for their child's education. What principal must be deposited by the parents when their child is born in order to have $90,000 when the child reaches the age of 20? Assume that the money earns 8.5% interest, compounded quarterly. (Use the formula P= A/(1+r/n)^nt)

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A couple plans to save for their child's education. What principal must be deposited by the parents when their child is born in order to have $90,000 when the child reaches the age of 20? Assume that the money earns 8.5% interest, compounded quarterly. (Use the formula P= A/(1+r/n)^nt)

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