Problem $7-17$

You have an IRA worth $$200,000$ and want to start to make equal, annual withdrawals $($i$.$e$.,$ distributions from the account$)$ for $25$ years. You anticipate earning $5$ percent on the funds. $($To facilitate the calculation, assume an ordinary annuity.$)$ Use Appendix D to answer the questions. Round your answers to the nearest dollar.

a$.$ How much can you withdraw each year?

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b$.$ Since you are earning $5$ percent on your investments, how much of the withdrawal consumes your investments?

c$.$ How much will be in the account at the end of the first year?

d$.$ How much do you earn on your investments in the account during the second year?

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e$.$ How much will be in the account at the end of the second year?

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