Answer:
Scenario 1: If it is $0 in year 2:
Answer = $10,381.25
Scenario 2: If it is $500 in year 2
Answer = $10,881.25
Explanation:
In my opinion, you have skipped the amount for year 2, in my opinion it is $500. I am therefore, posting the answer relevant to both scenarios:
Scenario 1: If it is $0 in year 2
Scenario 2: If it is $500 in year 2
Scenario 1: If it is $0 in year 2:
Investment at the end of year 3 = $4,500×(1+0.0415)^2 + $5,500×(1+0.0415)^0
Investment at the end of year 3 = $10,381.25
Scenario 2: If it is $500 in year 2:
Investment at the end of year 3 = $4,500×(1+0.0415)^2 + $500×(1+0.0415)^1+ $5,500×(1+0.0415)^0
Investment at the end of year 3 = $10,881.25
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