Which of the Following Investments Would Have the Highest Future

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following investments would have the highest future value at the end of 10 years? Assume that the effective annual rate for all investments is the same and is greater than zero.

• A) Investment A pays $250 at the beginning of every year for the next 10 years (a total of 10 payments).
• B) Investment B pays $125 at the end of every 6-month period for the next 10 years (a total of 20 payments).
• C) Investment C pays $125 at the beginning of every 6-month period for the next 10 years (a total of 20 payments).
• D) Investment D pays $2,500 at the end of 10 years (just one payment).
• E) Investment E pays $250 at the end of every year for the next 10 years (a total of 10 payments).

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Definitions:

Probability

The likelihood of an event happening, measured on a scale from 0 (impossibility) to 1 (certainty).

System

An organized set of interrelated elements or components that systematically work together to achieve a specific goal or objective.

Empty

A state or condition where no elements, members, or items are present, often used in data contexts to describe a lack of values.

Average Arrival Rate

Measures the average rate at which entities (such as customers, calls, or vehicles) arrive into a system or facility over a specified period.