You Inherit $15,000 from Your Aunt

question 110

Multiple Choice

You inherit $15,000 from your aunt.You decide to invest the money in a three-year CD that pays 4% interest to use as a down payment on a house.How much money will you have when the CD matures?

• A) $13,334.95
• B) $15,600.00
• C) $16,800.00
• D) $16,872.96

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