The Rate of Return Earned on an Investment of $50,000

question 26

Multiple Choice

The rate of return earned on an investment of $50,000 today that guarantees an annuity of $10,489 for six years in approximately:

• A) 5 percent
• B) 7 percent
• C) 30 percent
• D) 10 percent
• E) 12 percent

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Grapevine

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