a. use the appropriate formula to find the va...

a. use the appropriate formula to find the value of the annuity. b. find the interest. periodic deposit rate time $7000 at the end of each year 6.5% compounded annually 25 years i click the icon to view some finance formulas. a. the value of the annuity is $ (do not round until the final answer. then round to the nearest dollar as needed.)

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# Explanation: ## Step1: Identify the formula The formula for the future - value of an ordinary annuity is $F = P\times\frac{(1 + r)^{n}-1}{r}$, where $P$ is the periodic deposit, $r$ is the interest rate per period, and $n$ is the number of periods. Here, $P=\$7000$, $r = 0.065$ (since $6.5\%=0.065$), and $n = 25$. ## Step2: Substitute the values into the formula $F=7000\times\frac{(1 + 0.065)^{25}-1}{0.065}$. First, calculate $(1 + 0.065)^{25}$. $(1 + 0.065)^{25}=1.065^{25}\approx4.46774$. Then, $(1.065)^{25}-1\approx4.46774 - 1=3.46774$. $\frac{(1.065)^{25}-1}{0.065}=\frac{3.46774}{0.065}\approx53.34985$. $F = 7000\times53.34985=\$373448.95$. ## Step3: Find the interest The total amount of deposits made over 25 years is $P\times n=7000\times25=\$175000$. The interest $I=F - P\times n$. $I = 373448.95-175000=\$198448.95\approx\$198449$. # Answer: a. $\$373449$ b. $\$198449$