Question 1.
James and John can afford to invest $6,000 annually in a fund that earns 3% compounded annually.
a How many years would it take to have $50,000 for a home down payment if the first payment is made at the end of the upcoming year (year 1)?
b If the account was opened with a $15,000 deposit today, how long would it take with the $6,000 annual payments?
Question 2.
If $4,000 is invested annually at 3% compounded annually, how many years would it take to have $100,000 for a home down payment? If the account was opened with a $15,000 deposit, how long would it take?