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PLEASE HELP!



Melissa has $1,500.00 to invest for 5 years. She can choose either simple interest at 6.8% interest, or compound interest at 13.6% interest, compounded annually.


Which is the better investment?

A

A simple interest investment would be better, because Melissa would earn $510.00 in simple interest.

B

A compound interest investment would be better, because Melissa would earn $510.00 in compound interest.

C

A simple interest investment would be better, because Melissa would earn $1,337.81 in simple interest.

D

A compound interest investment would be better, because Melissa would earn $1,337.81 in compound interest.