Billy inherited some money from his grandfather and put it in a bank account that earns 14% interest compounded quarterly. After 3 years, Billy had 600.00 in the bank account. How much interest did he earn?

Solution

B i ll y inh er i t e d so m e m o n ey f ro m hi s g r an df a t h er an d p u t i t in a bank a cco u n t t ha t e a r n s 14% in t eres t co m p o u n d e d q u a r t er l y . A f t er 3 ye a rs, B i ll y ha d 600.00 in t h e bank a cco u n t . Ho w m u c h in t eres t d i d h e e a r n ?

Interest : 202.93

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

600 = 397.06997 \dots + I

Solve for

I, 600 = 397.06997 \dots + I : I = 202.93

Interest : 202.93