Problema Solution

An investment of $1,000 is earning interest at the rate of 3.8% compounded daily over 3 years. Approximately how much interest is earned on the investment?

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P = $1,000


t = 3 years


r = 3.8% = 0.038


m = 360 compounding periods per year


n = m*t = 360*3 = 1080


i = r/m = 0.038/360


A = the future (maturity) value


I = A - P the interest


I = P(1 + i)^n - P


I = P((1 + i)^n - 1)


I = 1000((1 + 0.038/360)^1080 - 1)


I = $120.75


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there is $120.75 interest earned on the investment.