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Howell Corporation deposited $12,000 in an investment account one year ago for the purpose of buying new equipment. Today, it is adding another $15,000 to this account. The company plans on making a final deposit of $10,000 to the account one year from today and plans to purchase the equipment four years from today. Assuming an interest rate of 5.5 percent, how much cash will be available when the company is ready to buy the equipment? Multiple Choice $45,208.61 $46,008.30 $44,007.50 $47138.09