In order to meet a future liability in exactly 17 years time, a company plans to invest in a fund the following annuity payments: £3974 paid at the end of each quarter during the first 6 years followed by £5179 paid at the end of each 6 months until the end of year 17 (inclusive). Assuming an effective rate of interest of 2.9% per quarter-year throughout the entire 17-year period, calculate, to 2 decimal places, the total amount of fund the company will hold at the end of this investment period.  (correct answer: 696906.98) (need working out)

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In order to meet a future liability in exactly 17 years time, a company plans to invest in a fund the following annuity payments:

£3974 paid at the end of each quarter during the first 6 years followed by

£5179 paid at the end of each 6 months until the end of year 17 (inclusive).

Assuming an effective rate of interest of 2.9% per quarter-year throughout the entire 17-year period, calculate, to 2 decimal places, the total amount of fund the company will hold at the end of this investment period. 

(correct answer: 696906.98) (need working out)

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