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2) Time lines are not useful for visualizing complex problems prior to doing actual calculations. 3) Time lines cannot be constructed to deal with situations where some of the cash flows occur annually but others occur quarterly. 4) Time lines can only be constructed for annuities where the payments occur at the end of the periods, i.e., for ordinary annuities. 5) Time lines can be constructed where some of the payments constitute an annuity but others are unequal and thus are not part of the annuity. 9. Which of the following investments would have the highest future value at the end of 10 years? Assume that the effective annual rate for all investments is the same and is greater than zero. 1) Investment A pays $250 at the beginning of every year for the next 10 years (a total of 10 payments). 2) Investment B pays $125 at the end of every 6-month period for the next 10 years (a total of 20 payments). 3) Investment C pays $125 at the beginning of every 6-month period for the next 10 years (a total of 20 payments). 4) Investment D pays $2,500 at the end of 10 years (just one payment). 5) Investment E pays $250 at the end of every year for the next 10 years (a total of 10 payments). 10. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?