Advanced Engineering Mathematics
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ISBN: 9780470458365
Author: Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Melvin Indecision has difficulty deciding whether to put his savings in Mystic Bank or Four Rivers Bank. Mystic offers 10% interest compounded semiannually. Four Rivers offers 8% interest compounded quarterly. Melvin has $10,000 to invest. He expects to withdraw the money at the end of 4 years.
Calculate interest for each bank and identify which bank gives Melvin the better deal? (Use the Table provided.)
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest dollar amount.
Heres the Table:
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