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You have \(\dollar 50\,000\) to invest for 30 years and there are 2 possible options you have been offered:
  • Option 1: Invest at \(10 \pourcent\) p.a. simple interest.
  • Option 2: Invest at \(9 \pourcent\) p.a. compound interest.
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  • Calculate the amount accumulated at the end of the 30 years for option 1 (round to the nearest integer):
    dollars
  • Calculate the amount accumulated at the end of the 30 years for option 2 (round to the nearest integer):
    dollars
  • Decide which option to take.