Answer: $38,208.04
Explanation:
The amount is constant which means that it is an annuity.
It is based on the past so to find the value today, take the future value of the annuity from 5 years ago to find out the value today.
As this is paid at the beginning of the period, it is an annuity due.
Future value of annuity due = Annuity * (1 + r) * ( ( 1 + r)^n - 1 / r)
Rate = 9%/ 4 quarters = 2.25%
Periods = 5 * 4 quarters = 20 periods
Future value of annuity = 1,500 * (1 + 2.25%) * ( ( 1 + 2.25%)²⁰ - 1 / 2.25%)
= $38,208.04
