- How much would you have to invest today to be able to withdraw $4,425 each month, for 12 months, starting 10 months from now, if your investments earn 5.74% APR (compounded monthly)?

- You plan on going on a 11 month vacation 9 months from now. You can pay $4,118 per month during the vacation, or you can pay $33,934 today. If you pay today, how much does it save (or cost) you in present value term if your investments earn 4.85% APR (compounded monthly)? If it costs you more to pay today, state your answer with a negative sign (eg., -2000).