Meadow Company wants to invest its net profits of $93,000 for 4 years in either a credit union or a local bank. The credit union provides interest of 4.75% compounded monthly, while the local bank provides interest of 5.00% compounded semi-annually.

a. What would be the maturity value of the investment under the credit union option?

Round to the nearest cent

b. What would be the maturity value of the investment under the local bank option?

Round to the nearest cent

c. Which of the two options will yield the highest return?

a. Credit Union

b. Local Bank