Terminologies in Engineering Economics: Chapter 1

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What is the difference between ordinary simple interest and exact simple interest?

  • The treatment of accrued interest from previous periods
  • The method of compounding interest
  • The frequency of interest payments
  • The number of days in a year used for calculation (correct)

What is the difference between nominal rate of interest and effective rate of interest?

  • The inclusion of accrued interest
  • The frequency of compounding (correct)
  • The treatment of leap years
  • The calculation method for interest

What is continuous compounding of interest based on?

  • Frequency of principal adjustments
  • Exact number of days in a year
  • Assumption of annual cash payments
  • Compounding throughout the year (correct)

In annuity, what is the key difference between ordinary annuity and deferred annuity?

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What distinguishes an annuity due from other types of annuities?

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What type of money is derived from its inherent worth as a physical commodity?

<p>Commodity Money (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of money is initially backed by precious metals and then evolved to represent assets like gold reserves or government bonds?

<p>Representative Money (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of currency is not backed by any physical commodity and derives its value from government decree, public trust, and economic stability?

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Which type of money is based on claims on future payments arising from credit extensions and the creditworthiness of the issuer?

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What is the definition of interest in the context of economics?

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