Isaac wishes to purchase a 25-year annuity providing payments of $1000 at the end of each month for the first 15 years and $1500 at the end of each month for the remaining 10 years. If Isaac requires a minimum rate of return of 4.8% compounded monthly, what is the maximum price Isaac will be willing to pay for the annuity?

Compounded Monthly

A process where the interest earned on an investment is recalculated every month, incorporating both the initial principal and the accumulated interest.

Annuity

An income-generating financial offering that provides fixed periodic payments, largely intended for the retired population.

Rate Of Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s initial cost.