1.Jones can deposit $5,900 at the end of each six-month period for the next 12 years and earn interest at an annual rate of 8 percent, compounded semiannually. Required: a. What will the value of the investment be after 12 years? b. If the deposits were made at the beginning of each year, what would the value of the investment be after 12 years?

2.Suppose you deposit $1,450 at the end of each quarter in an account that will earn interest at an annual rate of 8 percent compounded quarterly.

Required: How much will you have at the end of four years?