Peter would like to make a single investment and have $1.7 million at the time of her retirement in 34 years. He has found a mutual fund that will earn 5 percent annually. How much will Peter have to invest today? If Peter earned an annual 17 percent, how soon could she then retire?
a. If Peter can earn 5 percent annually for the next 34 years, the amount of money He will have to invest today is $_________ (Round to the nearest cent)
b. If Peter can earn an annual return of 17 percent, the number of years until he could retire is _______ years. (Round to one decimal place)