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How many years are needed to accumulate P1,000,000 by depositing P50,000 at the end of each year at 8% interest?

  1. 20 years
  2. 12.42 years
  3. 10 years
  4. 13 years

Answer

B. 12.42 years

Solution

F=A(1+i)n-1/i (1.08)n=1+Fi/A=1+ 1,000,000(0.08)50,000=2.6. So n= 2.6/ 1.08=12.42 years.

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