On the day that his son is born, a father wishes to determine what lump sum amount would have to be paid into an account bearing interest of 12% per year to provide withdrawals of $2,000 on each of the son's 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st birthday. What is the amount of the lump sum that the father needs to deposit on the day of his son's birth?
On the day that his son is born, a father wishes to determine what lump sum amount would have to be paid into an account bearing interest of 12% per year to provide withdrawals of $2,000 on each of the son's 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st birthday. What is the amount of the lump sum that the father needs to deposit on the day of his son's birth?
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