If you wish to have $60,000 in 8 years, how much do you need to deposit in the bank today if the account pays an interest rate of 9%?

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PV = FV * 1 / (1+i)^n      FV = PV * (1+i)^n                                                                                              

                                                                                                           

If you wish to have $60,000 in 8 years, how much do you need to deposit in the bank today if the account pays an interest rate of 9%?

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