Bach Co. had an inventory balance of $15,250 on January 1, purchased $34,000 during the accounting period, and the cost of goods sold was $28,000. What is the ending balance in the inventory account (the cost of ending inventory)

You wish to retire in 13 years, at which time you want to have accumulated enough money to receive an annual annuity of $23,000 for 18 years after retirement. during the period before retirement you can earn 9 percent annually, while after retirement you can earn 11 percent on your money. what annual contributions to the retirement fund will allow you to receive the $23,000 annuity? use appendix c and appendix d for an approximate answer, but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.