QUESTION 1 (25 MARKS)

(a) Ridzuan is a finance student at a college. Recently, he has won RM 15,000 from a competition. He needs your advice on his investment options:

You are required to calculate the accumulated sum from each option and to advice Ridzuan on the best option available. (9 marks)

(b) If Ms Chan is thinking of putting RM10,000 into the saving accounts at the end of each year for 10 years, what sum can she accumulate at an interest rate of 8% interest computed on a yearly basis? (3 marks)

(c) A motor vehicle which costs RM20,000 was bought on credit terms, with payment of 10% as deposit to be made immediately and the balance to be paid in one lump sum 6 months later.

(i) Calculate the total amount of interest expense if the compound interest rate is 2% per month. (4 marks) (ii) With loan amortization schedule, show the total amount be paid for the vehicle. (9 marks)

(ii) With loan amortization schedule, show the total amount be paid for the vehicle. (9 marks)

Option A: Invest in a fund that pays 8% simple interest for 2 years. Option B: Invest in a fund that pays 6% compounded semi-annually for 2 years. Option C: Invest in a fund that pays 3% compounded fortnightly for 2 years