document.write( "Question 1132773: A worker deposits the proceeds from a bonus in
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Correct answer: The amount of interest in the 8th year will be more than the amount of interest in the 4th year. 
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document.write( "Although it's simple interest, each year after the initial deposit interest will cause the original amount to INCREASE, thereby leading to a DIFFERENT amount
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document.write( "each year after the 1st year. As a matter of fact, interest at the end of year 2 will be more than interest at the end of year 1, and interest at the end of
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document.write( "year 3 will be more than interest at the end of year 2, and so on.
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