A $100 Deposit Today That Earns an Annual Interest Rate

question 3

Multiple Choice

A $100 deposit today that earns an annual interest rate of 10% is worth how much at the end of two years? Assume all interest received at the end of the first year is reinvested the second year.

• A)$100
• B)$120
• C)$121
• D)$122

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Definitions:

Straight-Line

A technique for computing depreciation that uniformly distributes an asset's cost across its lifespan.

Units-Of-Production

A depreciation method that allocates an asset's cost based on its usage or production levels.

GAAP Methods

GAAP methods refer to accounting principles and guidelines set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in the United States for preparing financial statements.

MACRS

Stands for Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System, which is a method of depreciation used in the United States for tax purposes, allowing for quicker cost recovery of property and equipment.