Harper is a short-lived human who only lives for two years: current year and next year. In the current year, Harper has an income of $189 and has to pay $36 in taxes. Harper expects that he can receive an income of $132 and has to pay $27 in taxes next year before he dies. The real interest rate between current and next year is 7%.  What is Harper's lifetime wealth (in $)? Round your answer to at least 2 decimal places

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Harper is a short-lived human who only lives for two years: current year and next year. In the current year, Harper has an income of $189 and has to pay $36 in taxes. Harper expects that he can receive an income of $132 and has to pay $27 in taxes next year before he dies. The real interest rate between current and next year is 7%. 

What is Harper's lifetime wealth (in $)? Round your answer to at least 2 decimal places

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