The future value of a 10 year, $500 ordinary annuity, assuming an annual return of 9 percent, is a) 5,000 b) 4,212 c) 7,596 d) 6,236

Bill plans to fund his individual retirement account (IRA) with the maximum contribution of $200 at the beginning of each month for the next 20 years. If Bill can earn 12 percent annually on his contributions, how much will he have at the end of the twentieth year? a) 199,830 b) 193,332 c) 142,741 d) 156,857