A company wants to have $30,000 at the beginning of each 6-month period for the next 4 years. If an annuity is set up for this purpose, how much must be invested now 4 1 / 2 if the annuity earns 6.12%, compounded semiannually? (a) Decide whether the problem relates to an ordinary annuity or an annuity due. O ordinary annuity o annuity due (b) Solve the problem. (Round your answer to the nearest cent.) $ 215412 x Enter a number. Need Help? Read It Submit