First National Bank pays 6.8% interest compounded semiannually. Second National Bank pays 6% interest, compounded monthly.
a) Calculate the future value for each dollar invested in First National (Assume you invest $1). (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 5 decimal places.)
Future Value:
b) Calculate the future value for each dollar invested in Second National (Assume you invest $1). (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 5 decimal places.)
Future Value:
c) Which bank offers the higher effective annual rate?
Second National Bank
First National Bank