Question: Sarah Wiggum would like to make a single investment and have $1.7 million at the time of her retirement in 32 years. She has found a mutual fund that will earn 5 percent annually. How much will Sarah have to invest today? If Sarah earned an annual return of 14 percent, how soon could she then retire?
a. If Sarah can earn 5 percent annually for the next 32 years, the amount of money she will have to invest today is $_________ (Round to the nearest cent)
b. If Sarah can earn an annual return of 14 percent, the number of years until she could retire is _______ years. (Round to one decimal place)