Problema Solution

find a bank account balance if the account starts with $100, has an annual rate of 4%, and money left in the account for 12 years

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I assume we need to find the future amount after 12 years.

P = $100 the principal

r = 0.04 or 4% annual rate

t = 12 years

A = the future amount after t = 12 years

I = the itnerest after 12 years

I = P*r*t

A = P + I

A = P + Prt

A = P(1 + rt)

A = 100(1 + 0.04*12)

A = $148

After 12 years there will be $148 on the bank account.