You Are Considering an Investment in a Third World Bank

question 7

Multiple Choice

You are considering an investment in a Third World bank account that pays a nominal annual rate of 18%, compounded monthly. If you invest
$5,000 at the beginning of each month, how many months would it take for your account to grow to $250,000? Round fractional months up.

• A) 23
• B) 27
• C) 32
• D) 38
• E) 44

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