If You Deposit $1,000 in an Account That Earns 5

question 10

Multiple Choice

If you deposit $1,000 in an account that earns 5% per year, compounded annually, you will have $1,276 at the end of 5 years. What would be the balance in the account at the end of 5 years if interest compounds monthly?

• A) $784
• B) $1,000
• C) $1,276
• D) $1,283

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