Melvin Indecision has difficulty deciding whether to put his savings in Mystic Bank or Four Rivers Bank. Mystic offers 12% interest compounded semiannually. Four Rivers offers 8% interest compounded quarterly. Melvin has $11,100 to invest. He expects to withdraw the money at the end of 8 years. Calculate interest for each bank and identify which bank gives Melvin the better deal?

Melvin Indecision has difficulty deciding whether to put his savings in Mystic Bank or Four Rivers Bank. Mystic offers 12% interest compounded semiannually. Four Rivers offers 8% interest compounded quarterly. Melvin has $11,100 to invest. He expects to withdraw the money at the end of 8 years. Calculate interest for each bank and identify which bank gives Melvin the better deal?

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section: Chapter Questions

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