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The same amount of principal is invested in different accounts earning the same interest rate. Which of the following

accounts would have the greatest accumulated value at the end of one year?
a. An account earning no interest
b. An account earning simple interest
C. An account earning interest compounded annually
d. An account earning interest compounded daily
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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А A
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User Maurits
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Answer:

d. An account earning interest compounded daily

Explanation:

An account earning interest compounded daily will have the greatest accumulated value at the end of one year.

Compound interest provides a higher return on value compared to simple interest even much more so when it is done daily.

  • Compound interest is an interest accrued on the principal and subsequent interest on capital.
  • Simple interest is simply interest on the capital alone.
  • The time duration plays an important role.
  • A principal compounded daily at a certain rate will yield more value at the end of a year than one compounded weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.

Therefore, an account earning interest compounded daily will give a better return of value.

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