He earns 9% on his investments, and inflation has averaged only 3% annually. Assuming he is expected to live until age 90 and he has a wage replacement ratio of 80% (in today's dollars), how much will Barry need to have accumulated when he retires to maintain his current lifestyle during retirement? A) $1,100,265 B) $2,322,382 C) $1,490,653

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Barry, age 45, works for an advertising company, where he earns $75,000. Barry would like to retire at age 65. He earns 9% on his investments, and inflation has averaged only 3% annually. Assuming he is expected to live until age 90 and he has a wage replacement ratio of 80% (in today's dollars), how much will Barry need to have accumulated when he retires to maintain his current lifestyle during retirement?

 

A)

$1,100,265

 

B)

$2,322,382

 

C)

$1,490,653

 

D)

$1,863,311

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