1. You have an investment opportunity that requires an initial investment of GH¢5,000 today and will pay GH¢6,000 in a year’s time. If an alternative investment with similar risk pays 25%, should you invest? 2. You will retire in 18 years and you currently have GH¢250,000 saved, and your plan is to have GH¢1,000,000 at your retirement. What annual interest rate must you earn to reach this goal, assuming you do not save any additional funds? 3. With practical example(s), differentiate between compounding and discounting. 4. As a Business Finance student, what is the essence of the valuation principle in your personal life?

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