Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 7 - Exponential Functions - 7.5 Compound Interest and Present Value - Exercises - Page 355: 19

Answer

$$ R\approx \$1200/year$$

Work Step by Step

For a large number of years, we have $$ PV\approx\frac{R}{r}$$ Then for $ PV=20000 ,\ \ \ r=0.06 $, \begin{align*} PV&\approx\frac{R}{r}\\ 20000& \approx\frac{R}{0.06} \end{align*} Hence $$ R\approx \$1200$$
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