Santoz borrowed $225,000 on March 1, 2021. This amount plus accrued interest at 12% compound semiannually is to be repaid March 1, 2031. To retire this debt, Santoz plans to contribute to a de retirement fund five equal amounts starting on March 1, 2026, and for the next 4 years. The fund expected to earn 10% per annum. Required: How much must be contributed each year by Santoz to provide a fund sufficient to retire the debt

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Santoz borrowed $225,000 on March 1, 2021. This amount plus accrued interest at 12% compounded
semiannually is to be repaid March 1, 2031. To retire this debt, Santoz plans to contribute to a debt
retirement fund five equal amounts starting on March 1, 2026, and for the next 4 years. The fund is
expected to earn 10% per annum.
Required:
How much must be contributed each year by Santoz to provide a fund sufficient to retire the debt on
March 1, 2031? Please give your explanation!
Transcribed Image Text:Santoz borrowed $225,000 on March 1, 2021. This amount plus accrued interest at 12% compounded semiannually is to be repaid March 1, 2031. To retire this debt, Santoz plans to contribute to a debt retirement fund five equal amounts starting on March 1, 2026, and for the next 4 years. The fund is expected to earn 10% per annum. Required: How much must be contributed each year by Santoz to provide a fund sufficient to retire the debt on March 1, 2031? Please give your explanation!
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