SOLUTION: You deposit $4000 in an account earning 2% compounded interest monthly. How much will you have in the account in 10 years?

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Question 1175394: You deposit $4000 in an account earning 2% compounded interest monthly. How much will you have in the account in 10 years?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, ewatrrr:
Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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How much =  = 4884.80  dollars.     ANSWER

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The answer by @ewatrrr is different from my, since she makes intermediate rounding on the way;
I do not make intermediate rounding --- I round at the end, only, according to commonly accepted rules.


So, in sake of your safety, you better IGNORE her post.



Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
 In General 
A = Accumulated Amount
P= principal = 4000
r= annual rate = .02
n= periods per year = 12
t= years = 10


Wish You the Best in your Studies.


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