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

question 25

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 5%
• B) 7%
• C) 30%
• D) none of the above.

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