Asked by Andreea Polonic on May 09, 2024
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Jacklyn Avery made two $900 deposits every year (i.e., semiannual) for 8 years. If the investment pays a return of 8% compounded semiannually, how much interest would Jacklyn's investment earn during the eight years? Use Tables 23-1A and 23-1B or a calculator.
Compounded Semiannually
Interest on a loan or investment calculated twice a year, adding each interest payment to the principal amount before the next calculation.
Semiannual
Pertaining to an event or action occurring twice a year, often used in the context of payments or interest calculations.
Interest Earn
The income received from lending money or depositing funds in interest-bearing accounts.
- Comprehend and utilize the principles of future and present value concerning annuities and investments.
- Comprehend how the frequency of compounding influences the accumulation of investment returns.
- Utilize financial tables or calculators for accurate financial planning and computations.
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Charisse BlackwellMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
$900 × 21.82453 = $19,642.08; $900 16 = $14,400;
$19,642.08 - $14,400 = $5,242.08 interest earned
$19,642.08 - $14,400 = $5,242.08 interest earned
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and utilize the principles of future and present value concerning annuities and investments.
- Comprehend how the frequency of compounding influences the accumulation of investment returns.
- Utilize financial tables or calculators for accurate financial planning and computations.