Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: What does it mean to compound interest?

What does it mean to compound interest?

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Q: Explain the difference between “compounding period” and “compounding frequency

Explain the difference between “compounding period” and “compounding frequency.”

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Q: Explain the difference between “nominal rate of interest” and “

Explain the difference between “nominal rate of interest” and “periodic rate of interest.”

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Q: For a six-month investment, rank the following interest rates

For a six-month investment, rank the following interest rates (number one being “most preferred”): 6% per annum simple interest, 6% compounded semiannually, 6% compounded quarterly. Explain your ranki...

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Q: Suppose it took x years for an investment to grow from $

Suppose it took x years for an investment to grow from $100 to $200 at a fixed compound rate of return. How many more years will it take to earn an additional 1. $100?   2. $200?   3. $300? In each ca...

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Q: Solve the equations. 10 a 2.2 + (

Solve the equations. 10 a 2.2 + ( 2.2 ) 2 = 6 + a ( 2.2 ) 3

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Q: Why is $100 received today worth more than $100 received

Why is $100 received today worth more than $100 received at a future date?

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Q: If FV is less than PV, what can you predict about

If FV is less than PV, what can you predict about the value for i?

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Q: Is FV negative if you lose money on an investment?

Is FV negative if you lose money on an investment?

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Q: Which scenario had the higher periodic rate of return: “$1

Which scenario had the higher periodic rate of return: “$1 grew to $2” or “$3 grew to $5”? Both investments were for the same length of time at the same compounding frequency. Justify your choice.

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