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Bryant opened a savings account and deposited 100.00 as principal. The account earns 2% interest, compounded quarterly. What is the balance after 3 years?

Solution

B ry an t 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 100.00 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 q u a r t er l y . Wha t i s t h e ba l an ce a f t er 3 ye a rs ?

Solution

Amount : 106.17

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

A = 100 (1 + \frac{0.02}{4})^{4 \cdot 3}

100 (1 + \frac{0.02}{4})^{4 \cdot 3} = 106.16778 \dots

Round to the nearest hundredth:

106.17

Amount : 106.17

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