A man is offered two proposals to invest his money. The first offer is to invest $ 20,000 in the bank for 10 years with 8% compounded annually for the next 5 years and 10% compounded annually thereafter. The second offer is to purchase a 11% , s 18,000 with bond maturing in 10 years which is offered for 20,000. Which proposal should he choose ? and why?

A man is offered two proposals to invest his money. The first offer is to invest $ 20,000 in the bank for 10 years with 8% compounded annually for the next 5 years and 10% compounded annually thereafter. The second offer is to purchase a 11% , s 18,000 with bond maturing in 10 years which is offered for 20,000. Which proposal should he choose ? and why?

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