Question: ( Retirement Problem ) Alice Applegate has just graduated from university and will be starting a new job in the treasury department of a major

(Retirement Problem) Alice Applegate has just graduated from university and will be starting a new job in the treasury department of a major Canadian corporation. She wants to retire in 40 years. She expects to live for 30 years in retirement. She wants to receive $3,000 per month during her retirement. She can earn 12% compounded quarterly on her investment account. (1) How much must she save every month while she works in order to have enough to fund her retirement? (8 marks)2). In addition the above, Alice wants to make an endowment to her alma mater in the form of a scholarship. Upon her death, she wants to donate enough to provide the university with a scholarship of $5,000 every year forever to help business students in financial need. The university will invest her donation in an account earning 6% compounded monthly. How much will she have to save every month now to achieve all her plans and vision? (5 marks)

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