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The Miracle of Compounding Practice Questions
1. Imagine you saved $2,000 when you were 15 years old and invested this money in a retirement fund. Assuming this investment grows at a 7% annual rate of return, approximately how much money will you have at 65 years old?
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a. $8,000.
b. $16,000.
c. $32,000.
d. $64,000.
e. $128,000.
2. Samantha invests $20,000 when she is 23 years old. The investment earns a 5% annual rate of return. Billy invests $30,000 when he is 45 years old at a 7% annual rate of return. Who has more money at 65?
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a. Samantha.
b. Billy.
c. They make the same amount.
3. Approximately how much more?
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a. $0.
b. $5,000.
c. $20,000.
d. $40,000.
4. Suppose you invest $15,000 in a retirement fund when you’re 35 years old. Approximately how much more money will you have at 65 years old if you invest in a fund that earns a 7% annual rate of return instead of a 5% rate of return?
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a. $25,000.
b. $50,000.
c. $100,000.
d. $150,000.
e. Over $200,000.
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Investing: Why You Should Diversify
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Econ Duel: Rent or Buy?
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The Miracle of Compound Returns
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