Starla has decided to retire in 12 years. She has $44,000available today and wants to invest the money to supplement her pension plan.
A. Assume Starlawants to accumulate $100,000by her retirement date. Will sheachieve her goal if she invests $44,000 today and earns 7%?
B. If Starlainvests a total of $44,000 through a series of 12 equal annual installments instead of a single amount, would Starla accumulatethe desired $100,000? The first investment would be made one year from today. Show calculations and explain what you find.
C. If the amountcalculated in part A does not equal $100,000 approximately how many years would be required, assuming the same interest and equal annual deposits as above.