Question

Andy deposited $3,000 this morning into an account that pays 5 percent interest, compounded annually. Barb also deposited $3,000 this morning at 5 percent interest, compounded annually. Andy will withdraw his interest earnings and spend it as soon as possible. Barb will reinvest her interest earnings into her account. Given this, which one of the following statements is true?Select one: a. Barb will earn compound interest b. Barb will earn more interest the first year than Andy will c. Barb will earn interest on interest d. After five years, Andy will have more money in his account than Barb e. Andy will earn more interest the first year than Barb will

Answer 1

Answer:

Barb will earn interest on interest yes because she don't retire the interest

Explanation:

a. Barb will earn compound interest both will aearn compound interest.

b. Barb will earn more interest the first year than Andy both are compound annualy. The first year both will earn the same amount of interest.

c. Barb will earn interest on interest yes because she don't retire the interest and reinvest it.

Compound interest (or compounding interest) is interest calculated on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan

d. After five years, Andy will have more money in his account than Barb. No because he spend his interest.

e. Andy will earn more interest the first year than Barb both are compound annualy. The first year both will earn the same amount of interest.