9-16 Find the present values of the following ordinary annuities: a. PV of $400 each six months for five years at a simple rate of 12 percent, compounded semiannually. b. PV of $200 each three months...

9-16 Find the present values of the following ordinary annuities:

a. PV of $400 each six months for five years at a simple rate of 12 percent, compounded semiannually.

b. PV of $200 each three months for five years at a simple rate of 12 percent, compounded quarterly.

c. The annuities described in parts (a) and (b) have the same amount of money paid into them during the five-year period and both earn interest at the same simple rate, yet the present value of the annuity in part (b) is $31.46 greater than the one in part (a). Why does this occur?