Stuart Daniels estimates that he will need $29,000 to set up a small business in 7 years. (a) How much (in $) must Stuart invest now at 8% interest compounded quarterly to achieve his goal?   (b) How much compound interest (in $) will he earn on the investment?

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Use Table 11-2 to solve the problem.
Stuart Daniels estimates that he will need $29,000 to set up a small business in 7 years.
(a)
How much (in $) must Stuart invest now at 8% interest compounded quarterly to achieve his goal?
 
(b)
How much compound interest (in $) will he earn on the investment?
 
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