Red Company invested $10,000 in a fund that was earning interest at a rate of 4.00% compounded semi-annually. After 2 years and 6 months, the company transferred these funds to another investment that was earning interest at 5.50% compounded monthly.

a. What is the balance in the fund at the end of 2 years and 6 months? $11,040.81 Round to the nearest cent

b. What is the balance in the fund at the end of 6 years (from the initial investment)? $0.00 Round to the nearest cent

c. By what amount did the fund grow during the 6 year period? Round to the nearest cent