Answer:
D.) $1,135.30 at the end of 3 years
Step-by-step explanation:
First method:
Formula for simple interest is I = P * R * T.
In this instance P = 3,000, R = 2.7, T = 5.

Second method:
The formula for annual compounding is
, where A = amount, P = principal (initial) amount, r = rate of growth, t = years.

=

Third method:
The formula for periods within a year is
. There is now the added value of n (number of periods per year). Since there are 3 quarters per year, n will be 4.

Sum after 3 years is $1,135.30