You are considering investing in a mutual funds A share class that has a 3% sales charge (front-end load) and annual expense ratio of 1.0%. Alternatively, you might invest in that funds C shares that have no load and an annual expense ratio of 1.5%. Assume the funds assets return 9% annually. a. [3 points] For a 2-year holding period, which share class will you prefer?

b. [3 points] For a 50-year holding period, which share class will you prefer?

c. [5 points] After how many years will the two mutual fund share classes result in the same future wealth amounts?

d. [2 points] How does your answer to part c. change is the funds assets return 14% per year? e. [2 points] What accounts for the greater expenses of the C-shares, compared to the Ashares?