Answer:
The amount  after 40 years =  $3,058,897.36
Explanation:
As per the data given in the question,
For next year, Â Sum deposit = $55,000Ă(1+3%)Ă9%
= $5,098.5
Accumulated amount = First year paymentá(rate of return - growth rate) Ă ((1+rate of return)â§no. of years - (1+ growth rate)â§no. of years
= $5098.5 á (10% - 3%) Ă((1+10%)^40 - (1 + 3%)^40)
= $3,058,897.36
Hence, The amount  after 40 years =  $3,058,897.36