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a) First City Bank pays 6 percent simple interest on its savings account balance

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Question

a)  First City Bank pays 6 percent simple interest on its savings account balances, whereas Second City Bank pays 6 percent interest compounded annually. If you made a deposit of $7,500 in each bank, how much more money would you earn from your Second City Bank account at the end of 10 years?

b)  Assume the total cost of a college education will be $280,000 when your child enters college in 18 years. You presently have $45,000 to invest. What annual rate of interest must you earn on your investment to cover the cost of your child

Explanation / Answer

Answer for B: FV=280,000 N=18 PV=-45,000 I/YR=10.68992



Assume the total cost of a college education will be $280,000 when your child enters college in 18 years. You presently have $45,000 to invest. What annual rate of interest must you earn on your investment to cover the cost of your child