8-20. Suppose it costs $18,000 per year (in early 2014 dollars) for tuition, room, board, and living

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8-20. Suppose it costs $18,000 per year (in early 2014 dollars) for tuition, room, board, and living expenses to attend a public university in the Southeastern United States. (8.2)

a. If inflation averages 8% per year, what is the total cost of a four-year college education starting in 2024 (i.e., 10 years later)?

b. Starting in January of 2014, what monthly savings amount must be put aside to pay for this four-year college education? Assume your savings account earns 6% per year, compounded monthly (0.5% per month).

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Engineering Economy

ISBN: 9780134870069

17th Edition

Authors: William Sullivan, Elin Wicks, C Koelling

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