Mary has $55,000 in a brokerage account, and she plans to deposit an additional $8,500 at the end of every future year until her account totals $300,000. She expects to earn 15% annually on the account. How many years will it take to reach her goal?

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Mary has $55,000 in a brokerage account, and she plans to deposit an additional $8,500 at the end of every future year until her account totals $300,000. She expects to earn 15% annually on the account. How many years will it take to reach her goal?  

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