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Investment

Language/Type: Java interactive programs parameters printf

Write a console program in a class named Investment that calculates money earned by two investors. Use the following compound interest formula: 

PV * (1 + r)n = FV

Also report the overall "quality" of the investment as from the table below:

Profit Category
0 - 10% weak
10 - 50% medium
over 50% strong

Match the following example output log (with user input shown like this): 

Investor #1:
Initial amount? 100.00
Interest rate%? .03
Num. of months? 5
Final amount = $115.93
Profit = $15.93 (16%)
medium

Investor #2:
Initial amount? 5.25
Interest rate? .08
Num. of months? 24
Final amount = $33.29
Profit = $28.04 (534%)
strong

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