Assume That,to Help Build Your Nest-Egg,you Made Two Deposits of $100,one

question 117

Multiple Choice

Assume that,to help build your nest-egg,you made two deposits of $100,one on January 1,2014,and one on July 1,2014,in a savings account that paid 10 percent compounded semiannually.On January 1,2015,the bank increased the interest rate paid on savings accounts to 12 percent,annual compounding.Then you made a third $100 deposit on April 1,2015.How much should there be in your account on January 1,2016?

• A) $353.08
• B) $349.95
• C) $355.27
• D) $362.10
• E) $338.43

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Definitions:

Monopoly Markets

Markets in which a single seller dominates, with no viable competition, often leading to higher prices for consumers.

Oligopolistic Markets

Markets dominated by a small number of firms, leading to limited competition and potentially collaborative behavior.

Price Effect

The impact that a change in a good’s price has on its demand, considering both the substitution and income effects.

Oligopoly

A market structure in which only a few sellers offer similar or identical products.