Ten years ago, you saved $5,000 in bank A that pays a compounding interest rate. You also saved $7,500 in bank B that pays a simple interest rate. Both accounts have $10,000 now. How much will you have in the two accounts at the end of year 10?

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Ten years ago, you saved $5,000 in bank A that pays a compounding interest rate. You also saved $7,500 in bank B that pays a simple interest rate. Both accounts have $10,000 now. How much will you have in the two accounts at the end of year 10? 

   

The account balance in bank A will be $20,000. The account balance in bank B will be $15,000.

   

The account balance in bank A will be $20,000. The account balance in bank B will be $12,500.

   

The account balance in bank A will be $25,000. The account balance in bank B will be $15,000.

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