(a)
Case summary: Two people were making decision regarding their savings for future and also planning to start a family. As per the given information in part a, Person H earns $3000 as an interest income which is going to be continued till 20th years.
Character in the case: Person H and Person B
Adequate information: Future amount of $3000 after 10 years when inflation rate rises at 3%.
To determine: The
(b)
Case summary: Two people were making decision regarding their savings for future and also planning to start a family. As per the given information in part b, Person H and Person B are planning to have children but ended up with discussion for waiting for more 5 years as they believe to have children is expensive.
Character in the case: Person H and Person B
Adequate information: Amount of $16,000 with interest rate 3%.
To determine: The cumulative
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