A retirement account with a mutual fund is opened and Bob contributes $2,500 into the account each year. How much will be in the account after 25 years if the investment earns 5% annually?
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To calculate the future value of each annual contribution, we can use the formula for the future value of a series of equal payments: FV = P * ((1 + r)^n - 1) / r Where: FV = Future value of the investment P = Annual contribution amount r = Annual interest Show more…
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