Which of the Following Amounts Is Closest to the End

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following amounts is closest to the end value of investing $7,500 for 2 1/2 years at an effective annual interest rate of 12.36%? Interest is compounded semiannually.

• A) $7,531
• B) $8,427
• C) $9,818
• D) $9,469
• E) $10,122

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