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If the tuition at a certain college is determined to cost $ 32000 in 10 years, how large must a trust fund that pays 7.5% compounded continuously be, in order for a child on her 8th birthday to ensure sufficient funds at age 18?

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This shows how to use compound interest to determine present value needed for a given future value.

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