Celesta Frank Wants to Go on a Cruise in Three

question 52

Multiple Choice

Celesta Frank wants to go on a cruise in three years. She could earn 8 percent compounded daily in an account if she deposits the money today. She needs to have $10,000 in three years. How much will she have to deposit today? (Round to the nearest dollar.)

• A) $6,432
• B) $7,826
• C) $8,148
• D) $7,763

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Definitions:

Secured Bonds

Bonds that are backed by specific collateral that must be forfeited in the event that the issuing firm defaults.

Junk Bonds

High-yield, high-risk securities issued by corporations or municipalities considered to be at greater risk of default.