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Hanson opened a savings account 6 years ago. The account earns 2% interest, compounded annually. If the current balance is 600.00, how much did he deposit initially?

Solution

H an so n o p e n e d a s a v in g s a cco u n t 6 ye a rs a g o . T h e a cco u n t e a r n s 2% in t eres t, co m p o u n d e d ann u a ll y . I f t h e c u rre n t ba l an ce i s 600.00, h o w m u c h d i d h e d e p os i t ini t ia ll y ?

Solution

Principal : 532.78

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

600 = P (1 + \frac{0.02}{1})^{1 \cdot 6}

Solve for

P, 600 = P (1 + \frac{0.02}{1})^{1 \cdot 6} : P = 532.78

Principal : 532.78

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