Question 1
Suppose Carla has $12,000 to invest. Which investment yields the greater return over 2 years: 9% compounded quarterly or 8.85% compounded monthly?
◦ The rate of 8.85% compounded monthly is better.
◦ The rate of 9% compounded quarterly is better.
◦ They are the same.
Question 2
Solve the problem.
A = P
nt
P = 
A = Pert
Y =
n - 1
How much money should be deposited today in an account that earns 6% compounded semiannually so that it will accumulate to $9000 in 2 years?
◦ $7996.38
◦ $10,129.58
◦ $8009.97
◦ $1003.62