Sue would like to save up for a down payment on a home she hopes to purchase in 5 years. If she wishes to have $20,000 saved up at the end of five years and can earn 3.5% annually in her savings account. If she would like to make equal annual deposits, what amount will her deposits need to be in order to reach her goal?

2. Sue received $20,000 as an inheritance from her uncle. He stipulated that she save this money for her 2 children's college education. She would like to have $50,000 saved up in 10 years. What annual interest must she earn in order to reach this goal (she will make no additional deposits to this account)?

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