By Calculating the Maturity Value of $100 Invested for 1

question 236

Short Answer

By calculating the maturity value of $100 invested for 1 year at each rate, determine which rate of return an investor would prefer.
a) 12.0% compounded monthly.
b) 12.1% compounded quarterly.
c) 12.2% compounded semi-annually.
d) 12.3% compounded annually.

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