Math Problem Statement
Suppose you wish to retire at the age of 60 with $80,000 in savings. Determine your monthly payment into an IRA if the APR is 5.5% compounded monthly and you begin making payments at 20 years old. Round your answer to the nearest cent, if necessary.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Compound Interest
Annuities
Financial Mathematics
Formulas
Future value of an ordinary annuity: FV = P × ((1 + r/n)^(nt) - 1) / (r/n)
Theorems
Compound Interest Theorem
Future Value of Annuities
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12, College Level
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