( -show your calculations) Suppose that a country's annual growth rates were 5, 3, 4, -1, -2, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 3 in yearly sequence over a 10-year period. What was the country's trend rate (average) of growth over this period? Which set of years most clearly demonstrates an expansionary phase of the business cycle? Which set of years best illustrates a recessionary phase of the business cycle?

The nominal interest rate is 14% compounded semiannually. What amount will need to be deposited every six months to be able to have enough money to pay three annuity payments of $10,000 for three years beginning at the end of year​ seven? The deposits begin now and continue every six months until six deposits have been made. The amount to be deposited every six months is ___.

If $4,000 is borrowed today and $8,955 is paid back in 10 years, what interest rate compounded annually has been earned? % Round entry to one decimal place. Tolerance is ±0.2.

Question 3 You are looking at purchasing a new computer for your four-year undergraduate program.  Brand 1 costs $4,040 now, and you expect it will last throughout your program without any upgrades.  Brand 2 costs $2,440 now, and will need an upgrade at the end of two years, which you expect to be $1,725.  With an 8% annual interest, compounded monthly, which is the less expensive alternative, if they provide the same level of service and will both be worthless at the end of the four years? [NOTE:  In general and unless asked for otherwise, comparisons of project should be conducted in present worth dollars] Which Brand is preferred (enter either '1' or '2')?     How much will you save by purchasing your preferred brand over the other? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar and enter it as a positive number)  $