A couple thinking about retirement decide to put aside $12,500 each year in a savings plan that earns 7.50% interest. In 9 years they will receive a gift of $89,500 that also can be invested. a. How much money will they have accumulated 27 years from now? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Accumulated savings $ b. If their goal is to retire with $1,648,383 of savings, how much extra do they need to save every year? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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A couple thinking about retirement decide to put aside $12,500 each year in a savings plan that earns 7.50% interest. In 9 years they will receive a gift of $89,500 that also can be invested. a. How much money will they have accumulated 27 years from now? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Accumulated savings $ b. If their goal is to retire with $1,648,383 of savings, how much extra do they need to save every year? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

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