SOLUTION: 110,000 (1 + .03)^ 5 S = ??? I keep getting 126,500 when it should be 127,520.15.

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Question 85578: 110,000 (1 + .03)^ 5
S = ???
I keep getting 126,500 when it should be 127,520.15.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(21685) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
110000+%281+%2B+.03%29%5E+5

110000+%281.03%29%5E+5 Add

110000+%281.1592740743%29 Raise to the fifth power

127520.148 Multiply

So when rounded to the nearest hundredths you get

110000+%281+%2B+.03%29%5E+5=127520.15