Jenny, who is married and the mother of three, is 25 years old and expects to work until 70. She earns $45,000 per year. Jenny expects inflation tobe 3% over her working life, and the appropriate risk-free discount rate is 5%. Her personal consumption is equal to 25% of her after-tax earnings,and her combined federal and state marginal tax bracket is 15%. What is the amount of life insurance necessary for Jenny using the Human LifeValue method?$509,893.63.$743,672.85.$855,597.84.$900,000.00.

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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