For the Given Principal, Interest Rate, and Time Period, Determine

question 250

Multiple Choice

For the given principal, interest rate, and time period, determine the amount of interest that would be earned in anaccount paying simple interest. Also determine the amount of interest that would be earned in an account payingcompound interest with interest compounded annually. Determine how much more interest would be earned in theaccount paying compound interest. Round to the nearest cent.
-Principal: $950 Rate: 3% Years: 6

• A)$13.35
• B)$963.35
• C)$792.35
• D)$8.81

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Definitions:

Excess Inventory

A situation where a company holds a larger amount of inventory than it can sell or use within a reasonable period, often leading to increased costs.

Tied-up Funds

Money that is currently invested, in use, or otherwise not readily available for free spending or other investment opportunities.

Lost Sales

Potential sales that were not realized due to stock shortages, inadequate service, or other operational issues.

Retail Method

An accounting method used to estimate inventory value by applying a cost-to-retail price ratio, based on the beginning inventory plus purchases, less the sales at retail.