Melissa agrees to contribute $500 to the alumni fund at the end of each year for the next 4 years. Shannon wants to match Melissa's gift, but he wants to make a lump-sum contribution. If the current interest rate is 2.5% compounded annually, how much should Shannon cortribute to equal Melissa's gift? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

Melissa agrees to contribute $500 to the alumni fund at the end of each year for the next 4 years. Shannon wants to match Melissa's gift, but he wants to make a lump-sum contribution. If the current interest rate is 2.5% compounded annually, how much should Shannon cortribute to equal Melissa's gift? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

Microeconomics

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617406

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter16: Interest, Rent, And Profit

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1WNG

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