What Might Be Causing the Universe to Accelerate

question 37

Multiple Choice

What might be causing the universe to accelerate?

• A) WIMPs
• B) MACHOs
• C) White-dwarf supernovae
• D) Gravitation
• E) Dark energy

Understand how to calculate the periodic interest rate for various annuities.

Calculate the amount of mortgage and understand the dynamics of mortgage payments over time.

Understand the principles of savings growth over time with compound interest.

Calculate the cost and future value of annuities with increasing payments over time.

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Definitions:

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