1)Staci invested $650 three (3) years ago. Her investment paid 7.2 percent interest compounded monthly. Staci's twin sister Shelli invested $550 at the same time. But Shelli's investment earned 8 percent interest compounded quarterly. How much is each investment worth today? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent.

Staci's investment worth today: $ _____

Shelli's investment worth today: $ _____

2)What is the present value of $1,000 due in 17 years at a 5 percent interest rate and 11 percent interest rate? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent.

Present value at 5%: $ ______

Present value at 11%: $ ______

Explain why the present value is lower when the interest rate is higher.

A) The less interest you can earn during an investment period, the less you need to invest today to receive a particular amount in the future.

B) The more interest you can earn during an investment period, the less you need to invest today to receive a particular amount in the future.

C) The more interest you can earn during an investment period, the more you need to invest today to receive a particular amount in the future.