1] Bianca and Mildred had the same starting sum of $115,000. Each made withdrawals of $11,000 at at end of each year. In years 2, 3, and 4, each had returns of 6% percent a year. Bianca had a 30% drop in year 1 and a 40% gain in year 5, while Mildred had a 40% gain in year 1 and a 45 percent drop in year 5.

What is the difference in their accounts at the end of year 5.

$98,881; $10,387; $12,140; or $10,642

2] Charles and Martha (both age 30), each saved $15,000 (pre tax ) at the end of every year over their working lives. Both worked till age 65 years. Charles saved his money in a qualified pension plan while Martha saved in her personal account after paying taxes. Martha turned over her portfolio every year and the combination of ordinary income on dividends and interest and capital gains on sale of stock came to a 20% tax rate on investment returns.

If both generated a pretax return of 6% per year and were in 25% marginal tax bracket throughout their lives, compute the difference in their net accumulated savings at retirement.

$696,535; $278,654; $167,137; $222,849

Any help would be appreciated!