You plan to deposit P100 into a savings account at the end of each month for the next 5 years. a.)At 3% compounded monthly, how much will you have accumulated at the end of 5 years? b.)How much difference would it make if the payments were made at the beginning of the month rather than at the end?

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You plan to deposit P100 into a savings account at the end of each month for the next 5 years. a.)At 3% compounded monthly, how much will you have accumulated at the end of 5 years? b.)How much difference would it make if the payments were made at the beginning of the month rather than at the end?

Answer: a.) F = P6,464.67, b.) F value difference = P196.63 

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