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(a) Explain the differences between annual percentage rate (APR) and effective annual rate (EAR).
(b) Phoebe is considering selling her entire stock holding and depositing the money ($500,000 in total) into a bank account. She has obtained the following information about two banks:
Bank X: 12% APR with monthly compounding
Bank Y: 13% APR with semi-annual compounding
(i) Based on the comparison of the yearly
(ii) How much money will Phoebe have in Bank X’s account five years from now if the money remains in the account during the period? Provide supporting calculations.
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