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First National Bank pays 7.2% interest compounded semiannually. Second National

ID: 2705122 • Letter: F

Question

First National Bank pays 7.2% interest compounded semiannually. Second National Bank pays 6% interest, compounded monthly.


Calculate the future value for each dollar invested in First National (Assume you invest $1). (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 5 decimal places.)



Calculate the future value for each dollar invested in Second National (Assume you invest $1). (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 5 decimal places.)



First National Bank pays 7.2% interest compounded semiannually. Second National Bank pays 6% interest, compounded monthly.

Explanation / Answer

(a)

FV= 1x1.036^2= $1.07330


(b)

FV= 1x1.005^12= $1.06168


(c) First National Bank