You Invest $8000 in a Floating Rate Guaranteed Investment Certificate

question 172

Multiple Choice

You invest $8000 in a floating rate guaranteed investment certificate. For the first 24 months you earn 6% compounded semi-annually. For the next 6 months you earn 12% compounded monthly. What is the maturity value of the certificate?

• A) $9558.02
• B) $9888.00
• C) $9558.00
• D) $9585.00
• E) $8558.00

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