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A man nearing retirement wants to invest some money in a fund that compounds annually at a rate of 6 percent, so that in five years, he will have at least $100,000\$100,000. How much money must he invest now to make that happen? (Give your answer to the nearest dollar.)
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A man nearing retirement wants to invest some money in a fund that compounds annually at a rate of 6 percent, so that in five years, he will have at least $100,000.  How much money must he invest now to make that happen?  (Give your answer to the nearest dollar.)
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A man nearing retirement wants to invest some money in a fund that compounds annually at a rate of 6 percent, so that in five years, he will have at least $\$100,000$.  How much money must he invest now to make that happen?  (Give your answer to the nearest dollar.)

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Algebra

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