Refer to the Data Provided in Table 11 -Refer to Table 11

question 95

Multiple Choice

Refer to the data provided in Table 11.2 below to answer the following question(s) .
Table 11.2 $$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { l c c } &\text { Total Investment }&\text {Expected Rate of Return }\\ { \text { Project } } & \text { (dollars) } & \text { (percentage) } \\\hline \text { New bookkeeping software } & \$ 150,000 & 5 \\\text { New tractor } & \$ 200,000 & 12 \\\text { New grain storage tanks } & \$ 250,000 & 10 \\\text { Irrigation system } & \$ 500,000 & 15 \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 11.2. When the interest rate ________, the farmer will investment in all four projects.

• A) is greater than 15%
• B) is less than 5%
• C) is less than 15%
• D) is greater than 5%

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-annually

A method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal amount every six months, affecting subsequent interest calculations.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been earned but not yet paid or received.

Principal

The original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or the original amount invested, excluding any interest or dividends.

Borrowed

The act of receiving something with the intention of returning it or its equivalent, usually referring to money with the implication of interest.