Decide Whether the Statement Makes Sense

question 155

Essay

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-Sue opened a savings account and deposited $10,000. On the same day Pat opened an
account at a different bank and also deposited $10,000. Both accounts had the same APR
and both were paying compound interest but after two years Sue had more in her account
than Pat did. Neither person made any additional deposits or withdrawals from their
account during those two years.

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital Turnover

A measure of how effectively a company is using its net working capital to generate sales.

Total Fixed Assets

The cumulative value of all long-term tangible assets that a company owns and uses in its operations, and are not intended for resale within the business year.

Long-term Liabilities

Debts or obligations that are due in more than one year's time, reflecting a company's financing strategies beyond the short term.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, indicating its short-term financial health and operational efficiency.