Which Investment Option Will Pay the Most Interest

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which investment option will pay the most interest?

• A) 11.2% compounded quarterly
• B) 11.4% compounded semiannually
• C) 11.0% compounded continuously
• D) These investments all pay the same amount of interest.
• E) 11.6% compounded annually

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