a$.$ A business owner decides to set aside $$6,000$ annually in a growth fund earning $8\%$

interest per year to fund future expansion. How much will the business have accumulated in

the fund after $18$ years? $(2$M$)$

A$)$ $$172,000$

B$)$ $$196,450$

C$)$ $$204,750$

D$)$ $$224,710$