Problema Solution

A principal of $5,350 is placed in an account that earns 3.5% interest. If the interest is compounded annually, how much money will be in the account at the end of 4 years?

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P = $5,350

i = 0.035 or 3.5% interest rate per period (annually)

n = 4*1 = 4 the number of compounding periods

A = the compound amount


A = P(1 + i)^n


A = 5350(1 + 0.035)^4


by solving we find


A = $6,139.25


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at the end of 4 years there will be $6,139.25 in the account.