Answer:
Bank B is the better investment
Explanation:
Investment = P = $2,000
Number of years = n = 10
If the She invest in Bank A
r = 8.5% simple interest
Accumulated value after 10 years = A =P + (P x r x n) = $2,000 + ( $2,000 x 8.5% x 10 ) = $2,000 + $1,700 = $3,700
If the She invest in Bank B
r = 8% Compounded yearly
Accumulated value after 10 years = A = P x (1 + r )^n = $2,000 x ( 1 + 8% )^10 = $2,000 x ( 1 + 0.08 )^10 = $2,000 x ( 1.08 )^10 = $2,000 x 2.1589 = $4,317.8
= $4,318
Hence Bank B is the better investment because it make more money than in Bank A after 10 years.
