When I Was Considering What to Do with My $7,500

Short Answer

When I was considering what to do with my $7,500 Lottery winnings, my broker suggested I invest half of it in gold, whose value was growing by 11% per year, and the other half in certificates of deposit (CDs), which were yielding 9% per year compounded every 6 months. Assuming that these rates are sustained, how much will my investment be worth in 7 years Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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