Math Problem Statement
Option 3: Simple interest versus Compound interest Grant is after a short term investment of 5 years with an initial investment of $5000. Grant went to two different banks and was offered the following: Bank A: Simple interest of 12.9% p.a. Bank B: Compound interest of 10.4675% p.a. What is the best option for Grant? What is the difference in the interest earned between the two options?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Formulas
Simple Interest formula
Compound Interest formula
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
High School
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