Answer:
(1) $9,973.15
(2) 10.7%
Explanation:
(1) A = P(1+r)^n
A (estimated cost of the wedding) is the total amount to be saved = $52,000
r = interest rate = 3.5% = 0.035
n = duration of savings = 4 years = 4×12 = 48 months
52000 = P(1+0.035)^48
52000 P(1.035)^48
52000 = P(5.214)
P = 52000/5.214 = 9,973.15
Amount to be saved each month is $9,973.15
(2) A = P(1+r)^n
A is the total amount the coin was resold = $297,500
P is the amount the coin was purchased = $219,000
n is the duration of the investment = 3 years
297,500 = 219,000(1+r)^3
(1+r)^3 = 297,500/219,000
(1+r)^3 = 1.358
1+r = (1.358)^1/3
1+r = 1.107
r = 1.107 - 1 = 0.107 = 10.7%