Musa's Parents Deposited $20,000 in a Long-Term Savings Account as a Wedding

question 15

Multiple Choice

Musa's parents deposited $20,000 in a long-term savings account as a wedding expenditure for their grand daughter at her birth, expecting to triple by the time she gets married at the age of 22. Calculate the rate of return compounded monthly for the savings account.

• A) 4.17%
• B) 0.417%
• C) 0.5%
• D) 5%
• E) 0.05%

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Endodermis

A layer of cells in the root of a plant that acts as a barrier to the free movement of substances between the soil and the vascular tissue.

Agricultural Soil

Soil that is used or suitable for farming activities, characterized by its fertility and ability to support crop production.

Loam

A rich soil blend, containing a balance of silt, sand, and clay, along with organic matter.

Epiphytes

Plants that grow on other plants for physical support but do not derive nutrients from them, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and sometimes from debris accumulating around them.