Suppose you you had the opportunity of investing $5000 in a business such that the value of the investment after 5 years would be $6300. On the other hand you could instead put $5000 in a saving account that pays 6% compounded semiannually. Which investment is better?

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Suppose you you had the opportunity of investing $5000 in a business such that the value of the investment after 5 years would be $6300.  On the other hand you could instead put $5000 in a saving account that pays 6% compounded semiannually.  Which investment is better?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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