Answer:
Bank A
Yes
Explanation:
Effective annual rate = ( 1 + periodic interest rate)^m - 1
periodic interest rate = interest rate / number of compounding per year
m = number of compounding per year
Bank A = (1 + 0.02) - 1 = 2%
Bank B = (1 + 0.0175 / 365)^365 - 1 = 1.7654%
Bank A should be chosen because the EAR is higher
Yes, it should. if one plans to withdraw during the year, Bank B would be a better option because the amount invested would earn interest when withdrawn.
if one plans to withdraw within the year, and he invests in Bank A, if withdrawal is made within the year, all interest would be forfeited.
