Question 1 (15 marks) Q1(a) Create simple examples to illustrate the following concepts. (8 marks) i. Time value of money ii. Effective interest iii. Sinking Fund iv. Amortized loan

Q1(b) Assuming you will be able to deposit GHC6000 at the end of each of the next four years in a bank account paying 9% interest. You currently have GHC6000 in the account. How much will you have in four years? (2 marks)

Q1(c) After carefully going over your budget, you have determined you can afford to pay GHC854 per month toward a new car. You call up your local bank and find out that the going rate is 1% per month for 48 months. How much can you borrow? (2 marks)

Q1(d) Suppose, a business takes out a GHC7000, 7-year loan at 9%. If the loan agreement calls for the borrower to pay the interest on the loan balance each year and to reduce the loan balance each year by GHC 1000. How would the loan repayment be? Illustrate with the aid of a table.