Grandparents to be are planning to start saving money for their expected grandchild. They will open an account on the day of their grandchild's birth and contribute the same amount each month for 18 years. If they contribute at the beginning of each month in an investment that pays 8.6% compounded monthly. How much should they contribute if they want a balance of $160,000.00 in 18 years? The monthly payments should be

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Grandparents to be are planning to start saving money for their expected grandchild. They will open an account on the day of their grandchild's birth and contribute the same amount each month for 18 years. If they contribute at the beginning of each month in an investment that pays 8.6% compounded monthly. How much should they contribute if they want a balance of $160,000.00 in 18 years?

The monthly payments should be 

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Given, the time period id 18 years. And if they contribute at the beginning of each month in an investment that pays 8.6% compounded monthly.

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