Answer:
Explanation:
This is an Ordinary Annuity question. You can solve this using a financial calculator. I'm using (TI BA II Plus)
N; duration = 20
I/Y ; interest rate per year = 8.5%
PMT ; recurring annual payment = 70,000
FV; Future value = 0 (In solving annuities, use 0 if not given)
then CPT PV = ?
PV = 662,433.563
Therefore, your friend needs to have $662,433.56