Fred and Max each want to have $10,000 saved five years from now. Fred can earn 4.35%, compounded annually, on his savings and Max can earn 4.50%, compounded annually, on his savings. Both Fred and Max are going to deposit one lump sum today and will not add any additional funds to their accounts. Given this, Max _____ deposit _____ Fred to achieve the goal.
A) Must; more than
B) Must; at least as much as
C) Must; as much or more than
D) Can; less than
E) Can; the same amount as

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Since Max can earn a higher interest rate, he can deposit less than Fred to achieve the same goal of $10,000 in five years.

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