Rita Puts $10,000 into Each of Two Different Assets

question 67

Multiple Choice

Rita puts $10,000 into each of two different assets.The first asset pays 10 percent interest and the second pays 5 percent.According to the rule of 70,what is the approximate difference in the value of the two assets after 14 years?

• A)$12,000
• B)$14,000
• C)$15,500
• D)$20,000

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