A) 1) The future value of the ordinary annuity is $ (blank) (Round to the nearest cent.)

2) The future value of the annuity is $ (blank) (Round to the nearest cent.)

B) Compare your findings in part in parts a(1) and a(2). All else being identical, which type of annuity is preferable as an investment?

• Ordinary annuity, because it yields a greater future value.
• Annuity due, because it yields a greater future value.

Future value of an annuity Using the values below, answer the questions that follow. (Click on the icon here in order to copy the contents of the data table below into a spreadsheet.) a. Calculate the future value of the annuity, assuming that it is (1) An ordinary annuity. (2) An annuity due. b. Compare your findings in parts a(1) and a(2). All else being identical, which type of annuity-ordinary or annuity due-is preferable as an investment? Explain why