Ann Ruth Wants to Invest a Certain Sum of Money

Multiple Choice

Ann Ruth wants to invest a certain sum of money at the end of each year for five years.The investment will earn 6% compounded annually.At the end of five years, she will need a total of $40,000 accumulated.How should she compute her required annual invest-ment?

A) $40,000 times the future value of a 5-year, 6% ordinary annuity of 1.
B) $40,000 divided by the future value of a 5-year, 6% ordinary annuity of 1.
C) $40,000 times the present value of a 5-year, 6% ordinary annuity of 1.
D) $40,000 divided by the present value of a 5-year, 6% ordinary annuity of 1.