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Grade 12 math · A.2 · Exponential Models

Compound interest

Amount = P × (1 + r)ⁿ.

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  1. $1,500 is invested at 6% a year, compounded yearly. What is it worth after 4 years? Round to the nearest cent at the end.

    Answer: $1893.72

  2. $600 is invested at 5% a year, compounded yearly. What is it worth after 3 years? Round to the nearest cent at the end.

    Answer: $694.58

  3. $700 is invested at 2% a year, compounded yearly. What is it worth after 5 years? Round to the nearest cent at the end.

    Answer: $772.86

Tip: Amount = P × (1 + r)ⁿ.

Curriculum

Common Core: HSF-LE.A.1c

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