AZX company intends to deposit RM30,000 per year in a fixed deposit account for the next 10
Question:
AZX company intends to deposit RM30,000 per year in a fixed deposit account for the next 10 years, and the fixed deposits pays an annual interest rate of 8%. He has three options to choose on the depositing frequency.
• RM30,000 is deposited annually and the fixed deposits pays interest annually.
• RM15,000 is deposited semiannually and the fixed deposits pays interest semiannually.
• RM7,500 is deposited quarterly and the fixed deposits pays interest quarterly.
1) Compute the future value that AZX company will have at the end of 10 years for each option.
2) Recommend which option should AZX choose if AZX company wishes to receive the highest amount taking into consideration of the effect of more frequent deposits and compounding of interest on the future value of an annuity.
Principles Of Managerial Finance
ISBN: 978-0136119463
13th Edition
Authors: Lawrence J. Gitman, Chad J. Zutter