What Rate of Interest Was Earned for $2,000 to Accumulate

question 102

Multiple Choice

What rate of interest was earned for $2,000 to accumulate to be $81,990 after 20 years?

• A)4%
• B)5%
• C)6%
• D)7%
• E)8%

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Tax Revenue

The revenue collected by governments from taxes.

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