Math Problem Statement
Find APYs (expressed as a percentage, correct to three decimal places). Then compare them to find the best investment option for 1 year. 4 banks offer CD. The first bank offers 4.96% compounded monthly. The second bank offers 4.95% compounded daily. The third bank offers 4.97% compounded quarterly. The fourth bank offers 4.94% compounded continuously. a. Either the first or the second bank b. The first bank c. Either the first or the third bank d. The fourth bank e. The third bank f. Either the third or the fourth bank g. The second bank
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Interest Rates
Compound Interest
Exponential Functions
Formulas
APY for compounded interest: (1 + r/n)^n - 1
APY for continuously compounded interest: e^r - 1
Theorems
Exponential Growth Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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