1. A company owes 50.000 $ to another company for a maturity of 6 months and for an annual interest rate of 16%. What would be the payment amount if the company wishes to settle its obligation right now?

a) 38.148 $

b) 39.147 $

c) 43.146 $

d) 46.296 $

e) Other:

2. Assuming that you employ simple interest methodology, what would be your total investment amount if you invest 1.000 $ for a 5 year period at an 18% annual interest rate?

a) 1.900 $

b) 900 $

c) 1.200 $

d) 1.500 $

e) Other: