All else equal, the future value of a lump-sum amount invested today will increase if the interest rate that is earned is lowered. number of compounding periods is increased. investment time period is shortened. amount initilly inverted is lowered Question 9 0/3p+5 You plan to invest an amount of money in a five-year corporate junk bond. The stated interest rate applied to this bond because of it's high risk is 12 percent, compounded monthly. How much must you invest if you expect the bond to payout $8,500 in five years? 54,62313 514.576.90