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1. Future value of single sum problem.

You put $1,000 in an investment account which earns 7% over the next 20 years, what is the future value of this investment?

2. Holding Period Return

Based on the following information calculate the holding period return:

P0 = $14.00
P1 = $17.40
D1 = $ .42

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You put $1,000 in an investment account today which will earn 7% over the next 20 years, ...

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