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Josie has 4,000 in an account that earns 5% interest compounded annually.To the nearest cent, how much interest will she earn in 1 year?

Solution

J os i e ha s 4, 000 in an a cco u n t t ha t e a r n s 5% in t eres t co m p o u n d e d ann u a ll y . T o t h e n e a res t ce n t, h o w m u c h in t eres t w i ll s h e e a r n in 1 ye a r ?

Solution

Interest : 200

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

4200 = 4000 + I

Solve for

I, 4200 = 4000 + I : I = 200

Interest : 200

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