Answer:
In six years the investment will be worth $4421
Explanation:
The investment of $1500 will receive interest payment at 12% p.a. The interest payments are like an annuity as the amount is fixed and is paid after equal intervals and for a definite period i.e. 6 periods.
To calculate the worth of investment 6 years from now, we need to calculate the future value of both the principal and interest annuity after 6 years.
The formula for future value of principal is = PV * (1+r)^t
Future value of principal = 1500 * (1+0.12)^6 = $2960.73
The formula for future value of annuity is given is:
FV of ordinary annuity = PMT * [ ((1+i)^t - 1) / i]
Where,PMT is the periodic interest payment. The interest payment is = 1500 * 0.12 = $180 per year
Future value of annuity = 180* [ ((1+0.12)^6 - 1) / 0.12]
Future value of annuity = $1460.73
The total value of investment = 2960.73 + 1460.73 = $4421.46 rounded off to $4421