An investor puts P200 in a money market account TODAY that returns 3% with monthly compounding. The investor plans to keep his money in the account for 2 years. What is the future value of his investment when he closes the account two years from today?    a. P212.18   b. P201.00   c. P212.35   d. P406.56

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An investor puts P200 in a money market account TODAY that returns 3% with monthly compounding. The investor plans to keep his money in the account for 2 years. What is the future value of his investment when he closes the account two years from today? 
 
a. P212.18
 
b. P201.00
 
c. P212.35
 
d. P406.56
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