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Tshepo needs R100 000 to cover his child’s college expenses in eight years’ time when his son finishes school. If the account pays 12% compound interest per annum, what is the amount that Tshepo needs to invest now? Set your calculator to four decimal places and round your final answer to the nearest rand. Slight rounding differences may occur - choose the alternative that is closest to your answer.
(a) R56 092
(b) R40 388
(c) R86 956
(d) R37 594