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You buy a 2-year, 8 percent savings certificate for $1,000. If interest is compounded semi-annually, what will be its value at maturity?
a. $1,067.43
b. $1,146.40
c. $1,169.86
d. $1,201.03
e. $1,396.57
We use the formula:
A=P(1+r/2)^2n
where
A=future value
P=present value
r=rate of interest
n=time period.
A=1000*(1+0.08/2)^(2*2)
=1000*1.16985856
=$1169.86(Approx)