Finite Mathematics
Finite Mathematics
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337280426
Author: Stefan Waner, Steven Costenoble
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.2, Problem 62E

Inflation Exercises 55–62 are based on the following table, which shows the annual inflation rates in several Latin American countries in October 2015 (unless otherwise noted).16 Assume that the rates shown continue indefinitely.

Company Argentina Brazil Bolivia Nicaragua Venezuela Mexico Uruguay
Currency Peso Real Boliviano Gold cordoba Bolivar Peso Peso
Inflation Rate (%) 14.3 9.9 4.3 3.0 68.5 2.5 9.2

Which is the better investment: an investment in Brazil yielding 10% per year, compounded annually, or an investment in Uruguay, yielding 9% per year, compounded every 6 months? Support your answer with figures that show the future value of an investment of 1 unit of currency in constant units.

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