Afnan buys a T-bill with a face value of $7,000 on 2024-08-11 for $6,474.17. The simple interest rate is 9.625% and the daycount convention is ACT/365. What is the maturity date of the T-bill?

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a.
2025-06-12


b.
2025-06-15


c.
2025-06-13


d.
2025-06-14


e.
2025-06-16

To find the maturity date, we start by using the simple interest formula:

\[
\text{Simple Interest} = P \times r \times t
\]
Where:
- $P$ is the principal amount (\$6,474.17)
- $r$ is the annual interest rate (9.625% or 0.09625)
- $t$ is the time in years from the purchase date to the maturity date

The total amount $A$ at maturity will be the face value of the T-bill, which is $7,000.

The relationship between the face value and the simple interest formula can be written as:
\[
A = P + P \times r \times t
\]
\[
7,000 = 6,474.17 + 6,474.17 \times 0.09625 \times t
\]
To solve for $t$, let's first isolate it:

1. Subtract the principal $P$ from the face value:
   \[
   7,000 - 6,474.17 = 6,474.17 \times 0.09625 \times t
   \]
2. Calculate $7,000 - 6,474.17$:
   \[
   525.83 = 6,474.17 \times 0.09625 \times t
   \]
3. Now solve for $t$:
   \[
   t = \frac{525.83}{6,474.17 \times 0.09625}
   \]

Let's calculate this value.The time $ t $ is approximately 0.8438 years.

Next, we need to convert this into actual days since the day count convention is ACT/365.

\[
0.8438 \times 365 \approx 308 \text{ days}
\]

Now, let's calculate the maturity date by adding 308 days to the purchase date of 2024-08-11.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later. 

However, you can manually calculate the maturity date:
1. Start with the purchase date: 2024-08-11.
2. Add 308 days to this date to find the maturity date.

Let me know if you'd like any further help with calculations or if you have other questions!

### Related Questions
1. How do you calculate the maturity date using different day count conventions?
2. What is the difference between ACT/365 and other day count conventions?
3. How would the maturity date change if the interest rate was different?
4. How does simple interest differ from compound interest in T-bills?
5. What are the benefits of investing in T-bills compared to other investment options?

**Tip:** Always check the day count convention used in financial instruments, as it significantly affects interest calculations!

Afnan buys a T-bill with a face value of $7,000 on 2024-08-11 for $6,474.17. The simple interest rate is 9.625% and the daycount convention is ACT/365. What is the maturity date of the T-bill?

Learn how to calculate the maturity date of a T-bill bought for $6,474.17 with a face value of $7,000 and a 9.625% simple interest rate using the ACT/365 day count convention. This problem covers key financial concepts like simple interest and time value of money.

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