Answer to Question #122751 in Financial Math for ashmita

Question

Stark is seeking to hold his $20,000 savings in a savings account for 1 year. He enquires with three banks, Bank A, Bank B, and Bank C. Bank A offers J12 = 12%; Bank B offers J2 =12.1%, and Bank C offers J4 = 12.05%. Which bank should Stark deposit his savings?

Answer 1

A

$FV=20 000(1+\frac{12}{12})^{12}=22 536.50$

B

$FV=20 000(1+\frac{12.1}{2})^2=22 493.21$

C

$FV=20 000(1+\frac{12.05}{4})^4= 22521.11$

 Stark deposit his savings to bank A.