Pam is deciding between 2 options: Option A: Invest $1,000 in a certificate of deposit that earns 5% interest. Pam would not add or remove any money from this investment for the next 30 years. Option B: Invest $1,000 in a savings account that earns 5% interest. Move the interest earned on this account every year into a safe at home. Pam would not add or remove any other money from the savings account or the safe for the next 30 years. At the end of 30 years, which of these options would provide the most money?

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Pam is deciding between 2 options: Option A: Invest $1,000 in a certificate of deposit that earns 5% interest. Pam would not add or remove any money from this investment for the next 30 years. Option B: Invest $1,000 in a savings account that earns 5% interest. Move the interest earned on this account every year into a safe at home. Pam would not add or remove any other money from the savings account or the safe for the next 30 years. At the end of 30 years, which of these options would provide the most money?






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