Andrew Kelly is trying to determine the amount to set aside so that he will have enough
Question:
Andrew Kelly is trying to determine the amount to set aside so that he will have enough money on hand in 2 years to overhaul the engine on his vintage used car. While there is some uncertainty about the cost of engine overhauls in 2 years, by conducting some research online,
Andrew has developed the following estimates.
Engine Overhaul ........Probability
Estimated Cash Outflow ....Assessment
$200 ............10%
450 ..............30%
550 ..............50%
750 ..............10%
Instructions
How much should Andrew Kelly deposit today in an account earning 6%, compounded annually, so that he will have enough money on hand in 2 years to pay for the overhaul?
Step by Step Answer:
Intermediate Accounting principles and analysis
ISBN: 978-0471737933
2nd Edition
Authors: Terry d. Warfield, jerry j. weygandt, Donald e. kieso