A Chartered Bank Offers a Rate of 5

question 115

Short Answer

A chartered bank offers a rate of 5.50% on investments of $25,000 to $59,999 and a simple interest rate of 5.75% on investments of $60,000 to $99,999 in 90 to 365-day GICs. How much more will an investor earn from a single $80,000, 180-day GIC than from two $40,000, 180-day GICs?

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

Interest that is compounded monthly accumulates interest on the principal amount on a monthly basis, effectively increasing the interest earned over time due to the compounding effect.

Lump Sum Payment

A large single payment made at a particular time, as opposed to multiple smaller payments.

Rate of Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost.

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the earned interest is added to the principal at the end of each month, resulting in interest earned on interest in subsequent months.