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An investment of P50,000 grows to P66,550 after 3 years with a single payment at the end. Find the annual rate of return (compounded annually).

  1. 10%
  2. 33.1%
  3. 11.03%
  4. 9%

Answer

A. 10%

Solution

66,550=50,000(1+i)3 (1+i)3=1.331 1+i=1.10, so i=10%.

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