Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The present value of a 3-year,$150 annuity due will exceed the present value of a 3-year,$150 ordinary annuity.
• B) If a loan has a nominal annual rate of 8%,then the effective rate can never be greater than 8%.
• C) If a loan or investment has annual payments,then the effective,periodic,and nominal rates of interest will all be different.
• D) The proportion of the payment that goes toward interest on a fully amortized loan increases over time.
• E) An investment that has a nominal rate of 6% with semiannual payments will have an effective rate that is smaller than 6%.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Power

A form of authority that is recognized and accepted by individuals because it stems from a position of responsibility in a hierarchy.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the attraction or admiration one person has for another, often because of the latter's charisma or likability.

Coercive Power

Coercive power is the ability to control others through the threat of punishment or the imposition of unpleasant consequences.

Approach-Inhibition Model

A psychological theory that explains how power within social hierarchies can influence individuals’ behaviors, either encouraging or inhibiting actions.