You decide to save $500/month for the next 20 years. You are able to find an investment that instead earns 7.5% annually (interest compounded monthly). How much would you have accumulated at the end of 20 years?
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Since there are 12 months in a year, the total number of months in 20 years is 20 * 12 = 240 months. Show more…
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