Suppose you deposit $12,000 in an account that offers 1.7%
annual interest, as long as you
leave the principal untouched for 5 years.
(a) If interest is compounded quarterly, what would the account be
worth after 5 years?
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(b) If interest is compounded continuously, what would the
account be worth after 5 years?
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(c) Is the effective interest rate for either scenario greater
or less than 1.7%? Explain your
answer.
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