1. Calculating the Present Value of a Series. Pete Morton is planning to go to graduate school in a program of study that will take three years. Pete wants to have $12,000 available each year for various school and living expenses. If he earns 4 percent on his money, how much must be deposited at the start of his studies to be able to withdraw $12,000 a year for three years?
2. Using the Time Value of Money for Retirement Planning. Carla Lopez deposits $3,000 a year into her retirement account. If these funds have an average earning of 9 percent over the 40 years until her retirement, what will be the value of her retirement account?