Calculate the final amount as of September 15, 2024, of an investment that Laura made and that experienced the following changes during its validity:
Laura made an initial deposit of $150,000 on February 5, 2021, into the "Caja de Inversiones Futuro Seguro" (Secure Future Investment Fund) that offered 10.5% annual interest compounded every quarter. The money remained invested for 500 days, until June 20, 2022.
On June 20, 2022, Laura added an additional $50,000 to the same account, and the interest rate was adjusted to 7.5% per year compounded quarterly. The total amount will remain invested for 818 days, until September 15, 2024.
a) How much will be the total amount you will receive upon maturity of your investment?
Use the calendar year to perform your calculations.