4-15. Mr. Smith has saved $1,800 each year for 20 years. A year after the saving period ended, Mr. Smith withdrew $7,500 each year for a period of 5 years. In the sixth and seventh years, he only withdrew $5,000 per year. In the eighth year, he decided to withdraw the remaining money in his account. If the interest rate was 6% per year throughout the whole period, what was the amount he withdrew at the end of the eighth

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4-15. Mr. Smith has saved $1,800 each year for 20
years. A year after the saving period ended, Mr. Smith
withdrew $7,500 each year for a period of 5 years. In
the sixth and seventh years, he only withdrew $5,000
per year. In the eighth year, he decided to withdraw
the remaining money in his account. If the interest rate
was 6% per year throughout the whole period, what
was the amount he withdrew at the end of the eighth
year? (4.10)
Transcribed Image Text:4-15. Mr. Smith has saved $1,800 each year for 20 years. A year after the saving period ended, Mr. Smith withdrew $7,500 each year for a period of 5 years. In the sixth and seventh years, he only withdrew $5,000 per year. In the eighth year, he decided to withdraw the remaining money in his account. If the interest rate was 6% per year throughout the whole period, what was the amount he withdrew at the end of the eighth year? (4.10)
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The question is based on the concept of Annuity and future value in Financial Management.

Annuity refers to the series of equal payments or receipts made at regular interval for a particular period of time.

Future value is the compounded value of the present value for a particular duration.

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