Knowledge Check

Davis plans to save money to take a two$-$week cruise on December $31,2028.$ On January $1,2025,$ Davis plans to invest money in an investment fund paying $8\%$ interest to accumulate $$12,000.$ How much should Davis deposit today to achieve the desired $$12,000?($For calculation purposes, use five decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided. Round your answer to two decimal places $($e$.$g$.$; $52\mathrm{.}75).)$

Table $3$: Present Value of $1$

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