Joey opened a savings account and deposited 300.00 as principal. The account earns 9% interest, compounded annually. How much interest will he earn after 2 years?Round your answer to the nearest cent.

Solution

J oey 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 9% in t eres t, co m p o u n d e d ann u a ll y . Ho w m u c h in t eres t w i ll h e e a r n a f t er 2 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 : 56.43

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

356.43 = 300 + I

Solve for

I, 356.43 = 300 + I : I = 56.43

Interest : 56.43