Savings account simple interest problem

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The discussion revolves around a savings account problem involving simple interest and investment strategies. The original poster presents a scenario where an individual, Sam, is considering different investment options for a total of $5000 over a period of 2 years, including a savings account, a guaranteed investment certificate (GIC), and a term deposit.

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  • Participants discuss the reasoning behind Sam's investment choices and question the effectiveness of his portfolio. Some express confusion regarding the calculations and the overall process of determining the final amount in the portfolio.

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There is a mix of responses, with some participants attempting to redirect the conversation to appropriate forums while others provide light-hearted commentary. The original poster acknowledges their confusion and expresses gratitude for the assistance received, indicating a desire for further clarification on the topic.

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Sam has decided to invest savings of $5000. for 2 years, starting on January 1, of this year in the following portfolio:

20% ip a savings account (5% simple interest, calculated daily, paid monthly)
50% in a 2- yearGlC (6% compounded annually)
30% in al— year term deposit (&5% simple interest, paid at term end)

a) Why do think he has chosen to save this way?
b) He makes no deposits to, or withdrawals from his savings account and he re—invests the final amount of the term deposit for a second term. How much will he have in his portfolio in 2 years?
c) Suggest a different combination of saving alternatives for Sam savings portfolio. Explain your reasoning.


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the above it the question that has to be answered and the link offfers my lesson in the textbook. I am really confussed with what i have to do first and wel the process in the completion of the assignment. What is the answer in general and basic statement-like without the pure math done? i have noclue when it comes to interest and money.

thanks in advance, I really need assistance
 
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a) Sam's financial advisor told him to invest them that way.
b) $2,328.14
c) Sam should withdraw all the money in $1s and $5s and put it under his bed.
 
Yes, you are "confussed". You are "confussed" about where to put this question- I'm moving it to the "Precalculus homework" section.

(Actually, I like "confussed". Confused to the point of being fussed over it!)
 
Fussing over it to the extent of getting a concussion perhaps?

Or was that concussed? I'm bewildered.
 
well thanks anyway

Sorry for bother youi was unaware that my post was not on topic. I promise to not embark for help within this site for is is strickly not for "simple interest and financial math" I would like to thank all those people who have help me out in the last two boards, you have given me something to work from. And i shall seriously concided the $1 and $5 bill remark,it is accually ingenius, and deserving of further thought!

thanks and happy "mathing".
 
heels_overhead said:
Sorry for bother youi was unaware that my post was not on topic. I promise to not embark for help within this site for is is strickly not for "simple interest and financial math" I would like to thank all those people who have help me out in the last two boards, you have given me something to work from. And i shall seriously concided the $1 and $5 bill remark,it is accually ingenius, and deserving of further thought!

thanks and happy "mathing".

That attitude isn't going to get help here.
 

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