SOLUTION: The expression represents the value of a $1500 investment that earns 12% interest per year, compounded annually for t years. What is the value of a $1500 investment after 15 years

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Question 1199702: The expression represents the value of a $1500 investment that earns 12% interest per year, compounded annually for t years. What is the value of a $1500 investment after 15 years?
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The expression represents the value of a $1500 investment that earns 12% interest per year,
compounded annually for t years. What is the value of a $1500 investment after 15 years?
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This expression is

    y =  = .


To find the value of $1500 after 15 years, substitute t= 15 into the expression 
and use your calculator.

Solved.

Happy calculations (!)

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