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Calculation of the present value of money.
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Which of the following has the highest future value?
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$100 saved for 2 years at 10 percent interest
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$130 saved for 2 years at 7 percent interest
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$120 saved for 2 years at 8 percent interest
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$110 saved for 2 years at 9 percent interest
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