Al Darby wants to withdraw $20200 (including principal) from an investment fund at the end of each year for five years. How should he compute his required initial investment at the beginning of the first year if the fund earns 12% compounded annually? O $20200 divided by the present value of a 5-year, 12% ordinary annuity of 1. O $20200 times the future value of a 5-year, 12% ordinary annuity of 1. O $20200 times the present value of a 5-year, 12% ordinary annuity of 1. O $20200 divided by the future value of a 5-year, 12% ordinary annuity of 1.

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