ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780190931919
Author: NEWNAN
Publisher: Oxford University Press
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Yvonne’s father was a true believer in “giving back.” He endowed a program 35 years ago to help students receive degrees when they are short on funds.
If Yvonne wants to start her own scholarship fund that generates $10,000 annually starting next year, what is the amount she must contribute if earnings remain at 10% per year?
The amount she must contribute if earnings remain at 10% per year is $X
Expert Solution
This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Step by stepSolved in 2 steps
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, economics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- refer to the photoarrow_forwardAn engineer deposits $2,000 per month for four years at a rate of 24% per year, compounded semiannually. How much will he be able to withdraw 10 years after his last deposit ?arrow_forwardYour grandfather made a save account with the interest of 10% per year, to that account worth a value of 100 dollars on your 25th birthday, how much your grandfather deposit on the day you were born?arrow_forward
- A large electronic retailer is considering the purchase of software that will minimize shipping expenses in its supply chain network. This software, including installation and training, would be a $10-million investment for the retailer. If the firm’s effective interest rate is 15% per year and the life of the software is four years, what annual savings in shipping expenses must there be to justify the purchase of the software?arrow_forwardSuppose you put $20,000 in an investment account today that earns 3% per year (compounded annually), how much will you have in 10 years Suppose you are offered an investment that will pay you $900 a month for 20 years. If your required return is 3% per year, compounded monthly, what would you be willing to pay for this investment?arrow_forwardVebco Water and Gas received a contract for a seawater desalination plant wherein the company expected to make a 28% rate of return on its investment. 1. If Vebco invested $8 million the first year, what was the amount of its profit in that year? 2. What amount would have to be invested to realize the same monetary amount of return if the rate decreases to 15% per year?arrow_forward
- You borrow P 3,500.00 for one year from a friend at an interest rate of 1.5% per month instead of taking a loan from a bank at a rate of 18% per year. Compare how much money you will save or lose on the transaction.arrow_forwardj ] The present worth of $1,000 deposits in years 1 through 5 and a single disbursement of $500 in year 3, if the interest rate is %10 per year for the first two years and 8% per year thereafter, is closest to: a) $4,248.215 b) $3,865.633 c) $4,262.115 d) $4,166.450arrow_forwardI borrowed $25,000 with an add-on rate, 4% for two years and I have to make weekly payments. Using this information, determine the amount of weekly instalment I will be making. a) Between $234 and $245 b) None of the answers is correct c) Between $254 and $265 d) Between $334 and $345 e) Between $354 and $365arrow_forward
- You open a credit card account that charges 1.25% interest each month on the unpaid balance. the effective annual interest rate is:arrow_forwardA 20-year-old student decided to set aside $100 on his 21st birthday for investment. Each subsequent year through his 55th birthday, he plans to increase the investment on a $100 arithmetic gradient. He will not set aside additional money after his 55th birthday. If the student can achieve an 8% rate of return, what is the future worth of the investments on his 65th birthday?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Principles of Economics (12th Edition)EconomicsISBN:9780134078779Author:Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. OsterPublisher:PEARSONEngineering Economy (17th Edition)EconomicsISBN:9780134870069Author:William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick KoellingPublisher:PEARSON
- Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)EconomicsISBN:9781305585126Author:N. Gregory MankiwPublisher:Cengage LearningManagerial Economics: A Problem Solving ApproachEconomicsISBN:9781337106665Author:Luke M. Froeb, Brian T. McCann, Michael R. Ward, Mike ShorPublisher:Cengage LearningManagerial Economics & Business Strategy (Mcgraw-...EconomicsISBN:9781259290619Author:Michael Baye, Jeff PrincePublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:9780134078779
Author:Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher:PEARSON
Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:9780134870069
Author:William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher:PEARSON
Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:9781305585126
Author:N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach
Economics
ISBN:9781337106665
Author:Luke M. Froeb, Brian T. McCann, Michael R. Ward, Mike Shor
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Managerial Economics & Business Strategy (Mcgraw-...
Economics
ISBN:9781259290619
Author:Michael Baye, Jeff Prince
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education