If Ernest Rutherford Died and Left $8000 to Be Invested

question 29

Multiple Choice

If Ernest Rutherford died and left $8000 to be invested for a period of 100 years to benefit medical students and scientific research, how often would this money double if it were to earn 5 per cent per year for all years?

• A)every 10 years
• B)every 14 years
• C)every seven years
• D)every five years

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Definitions:

Convertible Bonds

Bonds that can be converted into a predetermined number of the issuing company's shares at certain times during their life, usually at the discretion of the bondholder.

Bearer Bonds

A type of fixed-income security that is owned by the holder or bearer, instead of being registered to a specific owner.

Sinking Fund Bonds

Bonds that include a provision for the issuer to create a fund for repaying the bond principal at or before maturity.

Term Bonds

Bonds that have a specific maturity date on which the principal is due to be paid to bondholders.