Felix opened a savings account and deposited 300.00 as principal. The account earns 2% interest, compounded monthly. How much interest will he earn after 6 years?Round your answer to the nearest cent.

الحلّ

F e l i x o p e n e d a s a v in g s a cco u n t an d d e p os i t e d 300.00 a s p r in c i p a l . 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 m o n t h l y . Ho w m u c h in t eres t w i ll h e e a r n a f t er 6 ye a rs ? R o u n d yo u r an s w er t o t h e n e a res t ce n t .

Interest : 38.22

خطوات الحلّ

Translate the problem into an equation:

338.21526 \dots = 300 + I

338.21526 \dots = 300 + I, I

حلّ لـ:

I = 38.22

Interest : 38.22