6. twins barbara and mary are both age 27. beginning at age 27, barbara invests $2,000 per year for 10 years and then never sets aside another penny. mary waits 10 years and then invests $2,000 per year for the next 30 years. assuming they both earn 7%, how much will each twin have at age 67? what is the difference between how much each will have, and how do you explain the difference?

Read the scenario. alfonso is 19 years old and has a high school diploma. recently, he was promoted to assistant manager at the fast-food restaurant where he has worked since the age of sixteen. his dream is to become the restaurant’s manager. what is his best option for achieving his dream? he should find another job and work his way up to a higher position. he should hope that his manager transfers to another location and that he is his replacement. he should attend classes at the local college to receive training in management. he should work hard, work longer hours, and remain assistant manager.