Use the Compound Interest Formulas A $$A = P \left( 1 + \frac { r } { n } \right) ^ { n t } \text { and } A = P e ^ { r t } \text { to solve. }$$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Use the compound interest formulas A $$A = P \left( 1 + \frac { r } { n } \right) ^ { n t } \text { and } A = P e ^ { r t } \text { to solve. }$$
-Suppose that you have $4000 to invest. Which investment yields the greater return over 10 years: 6.25% compounded continuously or 6.3% compounded semiannually?

• A) $4000 invested at 6.25% compounded continuously over 10 years yields the greater return.
• B) $4000 invested at 6.3% compounded semiannually over 10 years yields the greater return.
• C) Both investment plans yield the same return.

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