The amount of money that Eric will have after 5 years given the initial amount and the interest per year (which we will assume to be compounded)
                                  F = P x (1 + r)^n
Substituting,
                                   F = ($7,500)(1 + 0.0525)^5
                                   F = $9,686
Therefore, Eric will be short of about $113.39.Â