The formula is:
16,000 + 2.5 (the shortfall) = amount needed.
If you earn 14,400 per year (based on 1200 per month), you're 4,200 short. That means you need 2.5 that amount, plus 16,000, which equals 26,500.
16,000 + 2.5 (the shortfall) = amount needed.
If you earn 14,400 per year (based on 1200 per month), you're 4,200 short. That means you need 2.5 that amount, plus 16,000, which equals 26,500.