10
QuizMultiple Choice

Planning Retirement — Quiz

Question 10 • Financial Math

Anastacia has saved $400,000 in her retirement account, which earns an annual interest rate of 5% She plans to withdraw from her account each month for 15 years. Approximately how much will Anastacia receive monthly? Use the formula P=P⁢V⋅(r)/(1−(1+r)^−n)

Answer
A
27 dollars comma 564 point 1 8
B
3 dollars comma 163 point 1 7
C
1 dollars comma 131 point 4 0
D
1 dollars comma 666 point 9 2

Explanation

Use the monthly interest rate, 0.05 ÷ 12 ≈ 0.004167, and 15 × 12 = 180 monthly withdrawals. Substituting into the formula gives P = 400,000(0.004167) ÷ [1 − (1.004167)^−180] ≈ $3,163.17. Therefore, Anastacia will receive about $3,163.17 per month, choice D.

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