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What is the key difference between simple interest and compound interest?
What is the key difference between simple interest and compound interest?
- Compound interest is only applicable to short-term loans, while simple interest is used for long-term investments.
- Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount, while compound interest is calculated on the principal amount and also on the accumulated interest. (correct)
- Simple interest is calculated more frequently than compound interest.
- Simple interest leads to higher returns compared to compound interest over a longer period of time.
What does the concept of present value represent?
What does the concept of present value represent?
- The value of an asset at a specific point in the future.
- The future value of an investment, taking into account compounding over time.
- The total value of all future payments in an annuity.
- The current value of a future sum of money, discounted to reflect its current worth. (correct)
In what context is the concept of annuity commonly applied?
In what context is the concept of annuity commonly applied?
- Leasing, Capital expenditure, and Valuation of Bond. (correct)
- Real estate investments and stock trading.
- Short-term loans and credit card payments.
- Savings accounts and fixed deposits.
What does the term 'effective rate of interest' refer to?
What does the term 'effective rate of interest' refer to?
What does 'sinking funds' refer to in the context of business mathematics?
What does 'sinking funds' refer to in the context of business mathematics?
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