(Advanced Analysis) Alex Wants to Have $800 Saved Up at the End

question 109

Multiple Choice

(Advanced analysis) Alex wants to have $800 saved up at the end of 10 years. If he deposits $500 today, what annually compounded rate of interest would he have to earn to reach his goal?

• A) 4.8 percent
• B) 5.2 percent
• C) 5.7 percent
• D) 6.2 percent

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