Ingrid Birdman can earn a nominal annual rate of return of 12%, compounded semiannually. If Ingrid made 40 consecutive semiannual deposits of $500 each, with the first deposit being made today, how much will she accumulate at the end of Year 20? Round off to the nearest $1.
A. $52,821
B. $57,901
C. $82,024
D. $64,132
Answer:C
Ingrid Birdman can earn a nominal annual rate of return of 12%, compounded semiannually. If Ingrid made 40 consecutive semiannual deposits of $500 each, with the first deposit being made today, how much will she accumulate at the end of Year 20? Round off to the nearest $1.
A. $52,821 B. $57,901 C. $82,024 D. $64,132