For a Six-Month Investment, Rank the Following Interest Rates (Number

question 142

Essay

For a six-month investment, rank the following interest rates (number 1 being "most preferred"): 6% per annum simple interest, 6% compounded semi-annually, 6% compounded quarterly. Explain your ranking.

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