Problema Solution

The formula A=P(1+r)^2 gives the amount A in dollars that P dollars will grow to in 2 years at an interest rate r (where r is given as a decimal),using compound interest. What interest rate will cause $6000 to grow to $6552.15 in 2 years?

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sol.

       according to the question P=$6000 and A=$6552.15

         by formula of amount the equation formed will be

        A=P(1+r)^2

      => 6552.15 = 6000(1+r)^2

     =>  6552.15/6000 = (1+r)^2

    => 1.092 = (1+r)^2

    => (1+r) = 1.045

    => r = 0.045 i.e 4.5% per annum