-Jim Hall Invested $12,000 at 8% Annual Interest and Left

question 40

Multiple Choice

-Jim Hall invested $12,000 at 8% annual interest and left the money invested without withdrawing any of the interest for 15 years. At the end of the 15 years, Jim withdrew the accumulated amount of money. What amount did Jim withdraw, assuming the investment earns compounded interest?

• A) $14,400
• B) $38,066
• C) $26,400
• D) $15,783

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Definitions:

Effective Interest Method

An accounting practice used for amortizing a bond premium or discount over the life of the bond in a way that reflects a constant rate of interest.

Held To Maturity

A classification for investment securities that a company has the positive intent and ability to hold until the specified maturity date.

Annually

Occurring once every year.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that is global in scope.