Hector will receive 1,500 at the end of each year for 5 years. Jill will receive 1,000 at the end of each year for 10 years. At an annual effective interest rate of i, the present values of the two annuities are equal. Calculate i.

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Hector will receive 1,500 at the end of each year for 5 years.
Jill will receive 1,000 at the end of each year for 10 years.
At an annual effective interest rate of i, the present values of the two annuities are equal.
Calculate i.
a. 2754
O b. .1487
O c. .0718
O d. .9603
O e. 1.1487
Transcribed Image Text:Hector will receive 1,500 at the end of each year for 5 years. Jill will receive 1,000 at the end of each year for 10 years. At an annual effective interest rate of i, the present values of the two annuities are equal. Calculate i. a. 2754 O b. .1487 O c. .0718 O d. .9603 O e. 1.1487
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