WONDER #382: What Is Compound Interest?

Question 1 of 3

Money financial institutions pay you for keeping your money in an account with them is called what?

1. service fee
2. withdrawal
3. deposit
4. interest

Question 2 of 3

When you earn interest on your interest, your financial institution is paying you what kind of interest?

1. simple
2. complex
3. compound
4. extra

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT an example of an investment a financial institution might make so that it can pay compound interest to customers for the privilege of using their money?

1. stocks
2. bonds
3. mutual funds
4. expense account

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