Math Problem Statement
At age 25, someone sets up an IRA (individual retirement account) with an APR of 5%. At the end of each month he deposits $20 in the account. How much will the IRA contain when he retires at age 65? Compare that amount to the total deposits made over the time period. Question content area bottom Part 1 After retirement the IRA will contain $______. (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest cent as needed.) Part 2 The total deposits made over the time period is $_____. (Type a whole number.)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Compound Interest
Annuities
Exponential Growth
Formulas
Future Value of an Annuity: FV = P × [(1 + r/n)^(nt) - 1] / (r/n)
Total Deposits: Total = P × 12 × t
Theorems
Compound Interest Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 or College Level
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