Compounding Monthly Versus Annually Causes the Interest Rate to Be

question 161

Multiple Choice

Compounding monthly versus annually causes the interest rate to be effectively higher, and thus the future value

• A) grows.
• B) decreases.
• C) is independent of the monthly compounding.
• D) is affected only if the calculation involves an annuity due.

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