Mr. Gordon plans to invest $300 at the end of each month in an account that pays 12%, compounded monthly. After how many months will the account be worth $60,000? (a) State whether the problem relates to an ordinary annuity or an annuity due. ordinary annuity annuity due     (b) Solve the problem. (Round your answer UP to the nearest month.)

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Mr. Gordon plans to invest $300 at the end of each month in an account that pays 12%, compounded monthly. After how many months will the account be worth $60,000?

(a) State whether the problem relates to an ordinary annuity or an annuity due.
ordinary annuity
annuity due    

(b) Solve the problem. (Round your answer UP to the nearest month.)
  
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