Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The process of accumulating interest on interest is referred to as discounting.
• B) The higher the discount rate, the higher the present value.
• C) If interest is 11% compounded annually, $1,100 due one year from today is equivalent to $1,000 today.
• D) If interest is 4% compounded annually, $10,400 due one year from today is equivalent to $10,000 today.

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