Math Problem Statement
Your cousin is currently 9 years old. She will be going to college in 9 years. Your aunt and uncle would like to have $ 115 comma 000 in a savings account to fund her education at that time. If the account promises to pay a fixed interest rate of 3.9 % per year, how much money do they need to put into the account today to ensure that they will have $115 comma 000 in 9 years?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Compound Interest
Algebra
Formulas
PV = FV / (1 + r)^n
Theorems
Compound Interest Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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