Q12: Suppose you are saving up to buy a holiday to Antarctica in five years that will cost you $10,000.  If you are confident that your invested savings can earn 15% a year, how much would you need to invest today?

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Q12: Suppose you are saving up to buy a holiday to Antarctica in five years that will cost you $10,000.  If you are confident that your invested savings can earn 15% a year, how much would you need to invest today?

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