argaret Foster wants to buy a new camper in 6 years. She estimates the camper will cost $6,400. Assume Margaret invests $3,800 now at 8% interest compounded semiannually. Will Margaret have enough to buy her camper at the end of 6 years? Calculate the amount she is short or over what is needed

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Margaret Foster wants to buy a new camper in 6 years. She estimates the camper will cost $6,400. Assume Margaret invests $3,800 now at 8% interest compounded semiannually. Will Margaret have enough to buy her camper at the end of 6 years? Calculate the amount she is short or over what is needed. 

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