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The discussion revolves around various finance-related questions, including investment growth, savings accumulation, mortgage payments, and debt repayment calculations. Key queries include determining the future value of investments with different interest rates and compounding frequencies, as well as calculating monthly mortgage payments and the time required to pay off a debt. Participants are encouraged to limit their questions and provide details on their attempts to solve them for better assistance. The importance of clarity in financial calculations and the use of tools like TVM solvers is emphasized. Overall, the thread aims to clarify complex financial concepts and calculations.
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Hello,

I have some questions which I wanted to clarify because I was finding them a bit confusing.
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1. Jacob invests \$1,500 at 4.3% compounded monthly, what is the value of the investment after 2 and a half years?

2. Alexander deposits \$70 monthly into an account which pays 2.7% compounded semi-annually. How much remains in the account after 3 years?

3. Michelle borrowed \$300000 to buy a new home at 7.3% compounded quarterly. If the amortization on the mortgage is 25 years, what is her monthly payment?

4. Jerry owes \$5700 to the bank at 2.5% compounded monthly. He can manage payments of \$500 per month. How long will it take to pay off the debt? (Use a TVM solver)

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5. To save for college, Charlene invested her summer earnings of \$4200 in an account with 6.2% interest per annum, compounded semi-annually. She plans to leave the money in the account for 4 years.

a) What amount of the money will she have at the end of the 4 years?
b) How much interest will she have earned?

6. Amy wants to have \$6500 to buy furniture when she moves into an apartment in 3 years. How much should she invest today at 6.3% per annum, compounded monthly?

7. Gail's grandmother saved for a trip by depositing \$400 at the end of each month for 18 months. The account earns 4.8% per annum, compounded monthly. How much will be in the account when the last deposit is made?
 
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