deposited at the end of each quarter in an account that earns 5% compounded quarterly until $70,000 has accumulated in the account. This scenario describes the     . From the formula in the textbook, all values are known, except for       . After how many quarters will the account contain $70,000? (Round your answer UP to the nearest quarter.) quarters

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$3,500 is deposited at the end of each quarter in an account that earns 5% compounded quarterly until $70,000 has accumulated in the account.
This scenario describes the     . From the formula in the textbook, all values are known, except for       .
After how many quarters will the account contain $70,000? (Round your answer UP to the nearest quarter.)
quarters
 
 
 
A family wants to have a $180,000 college fund for their children at the end of 19 years. What contribution must be made at the end of each quarter if their investment pays 7.4%, compounded quarterly?
(a) State whether the problem relates to an ordinary annuity or an annuity due.
ordinary annuityannuity due    

(b) Solve the problem. (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)
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