Suppose you saw a sign at your local bank that said, "4.3% rate compounded monthly- 4.7% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)." Is there anything wrong with the sign? Explain.

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Suppose you saw a sign at your local bank that said, "4.3% rate compounded monthly – 4.7% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)." Is there
anything wrong with the sign? Explain.
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
O A. Yes. The APY is incorrect. The correct APY is
(Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
O B. Yes. The number of compounding periods is incorrect. Interest should be compounded daily.
O C. No. The information on the sign is correct.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose you saw a sign at your local bank that said, "4.3% rate compounded monthly – 4.7% Annual Percentage Yield (APY)." Is there anything wrong with the sign? Explain. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. Yes. The APY is incorrect. The correct APY is (Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.) O B. Yes. The number of compounding periods is incorrect. Interest should be compounded daily. O C. No. The information on the sign is correct.
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