Question: Jay Coleman just graduated university. He plans to work for five years and then go backpacking through Asia. He figures that he can save $3,500

Jay Coleman just graduated university. He plans to work for five years and then go backpacking through Asia. He figures that he can save $3,500 a year for the first three years and $5,000 a year for the next two years. These savings will start one year from now. In addition, his family gave him a $2,500 graduation gift. If he puts the gift, and the future savings when they start, into an account that pays 7.75% compounded annually, what will his financial "stake" be when he leaves for Asia five years from now?

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