Amy Johnson wants to retire on $75,000 per year for her life expectancy of 20 years after she retires. She estimates that she will be able to earn an interest rate of 10.1%, compounded annually, throughout her lifetime. To reach her retirement goal, Amy will make annual contributions to her account for the next 30 years. One year after making her last deposit, she will receive her first retirement check. How large must her yearly contribution be? (Solve with Presents Values with Annuities or Loans and Amortization)

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Amy Johnson wants to retire on $75,000 per year for her life expectancy of 20 years after she retires. She estimates that she will be able to earn an interest rate of 10.1%, compounded annually, throughout her lifetime. To reach her retirement goal, Amy will make annual contributions to her account for the next 30 years. One year after making her last deposit, she will receive her first retirement check.

How large must her yearly contribution be?

(Solve with Presents Values with Annuities or Loans and Amortization)

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