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Reggie opened a savings account and deposited 200.00. The account earns 10% interest, compounded annually. If he wants to use the money to buy a new bicycle in 3 years, how much will he be able to spend on the bike?

Solution

R e gg i e 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 200.00. T h e a cco u n t e a r n s 10% in t eres t, co m p o u n d e d ann u a ll y . I f h e w an t s t o u se t h e m o n ey t o b u y a n e w bi cyc l e in 3 ye a rs, h o w m u c h w i ll h e b e ab l e t o s p e n d o n t h e bik e ?

Solution

Amount : 266.2

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

A = 200 (1 + \frac{0.1}{1})^{1 \cdot 3}

200 (1 + \frac{0.1}{1})^{1 \cdot 3} = 266.2

Amount : 266.2

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