One Standard Assumption for Annuities and Gradients Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

One standard assumption for annuities and gradients is

• A)each payment occurs at the beginning of the period.
• B)annuities and gradients coincide with the beginning of sequential periods.
• C)annuities and gradients coincide with the end of preceding periods.
• D)payment period and compounding period differ.
• E)payment period and compounding period are the same.

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