Investigate the difference between compounding annually and simple interest for parts a–j.
a. Find the simple interest for a one-year CD for $5,000 at a 2.5% interest rate.

b. Find the interest for a one-year CD for $5,000 at an interest rate of 2.5%, compounded annually.

c. Compare the results from parts a and b.
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d. Find the simple interest for a three-year CD for $5,000 at an interest rate of 2.5%.

e. Find the interest for a three-year CD for $5,000 at an interest rate of 2.5%, compounded annually.

f. Compare the results from parts d and e.
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g. Find the simple interest for a six-year CD for $5,000 at an interest rate of 2%.

h. Find the interest for a six-year CD for $5,000 at an interest rate of 2%, compounded annually.

i. Compare the results from parts g and h.
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