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Edgar opened a savings account and deposited 200.00 as principal. The account earns 3% interest, compounded annually. How much interest will he earn after 6 years?

Solution

E d g a r 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 a s p r in c i p a l . T h e a cco u n t e a r n s 3% 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 6 ye a rs ?

Solution

Interest : 38.81

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

238.81045 \dots = 200 + I

Solve for

I, 238.81045 \dots = 200 + I : I = 38.81

Interest : 38.81

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