After 10½ Years of Contributions of $2,000 at the End

question 138

Short Answer

After 10½ years of contributions of $2,000 at the end of every six months to an RRSP, the accumulated amount stood at $65,727.82. What semi-annually compounded nominal rate and effective annual rate of return were earned by the funds in the RRSP?

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A way of presenting the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for changes in balance sheet items to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Net Income

Represents a company's earnings after all expenses, charges, and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue, reflecting the financial health of the company.

Operations

Refers to the day-to-day activities necessary for a business to function, encompassing production, sales, and distribution.

Net Operating Cash

The amount of cash generated by the regular operating activities of a business within a specific period.