The following table shows the average returns for some of the largest mutual funds commonly found in retirement plans. (Assume end-of-month deposits and withdrawals and monthly compounding, and assume that the quoted rate of return continues indefinitely.)MutualFundFidelity Growth CompanyVanguard 500 IndexPIMCO Total ReturnVanguard Total Bond Market IndexRate ofReturn15.83%14.25%3.77%3.67%TypeStock fundStock fundBond fundBond fundFor the past 15 years you have been depositing $300 per month in the PIMCO bond fund, and you have now transferred your current balance to the Vanguard bond fund, where you plan to continue depositing $300 per month until you retire in 20 years. How much can you anticipate having in the investment when you retire? HINT [See Example 1.] (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)$

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The following table shows the average returns for some of the largest mutual funds commonly found in retirement plans. (Assume end-of-month deposits and withdrawals and monthly compounding, and assume that the quoted rate of return continues indefinitely.)

Mutual Fund	Fidelity Growth Company	Vanguard 500 Index	PIMCO Total Return	Vanguard Total Bond Market Index
Rate of Return	15.83%	14.25%	3.77%	3.67%
Type	Stock fund	Stock fund	Bond fund	Bond fund

For the past 15 years you have been depositing $300 per month in the PIMCO bond fund, and you have now transferred your current balance to the Vanguard bond fund, where you plan to continue depositing $300 per month until you retire in 20 years. How much can you anticipate having in the investment when you retire? HINT [See Example 1.] (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

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