SOLUTION: Write a compound interest function to model the situation : $12,000 invested at a rate of 6% compounded quarterly ; Show all work please! thank you

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Question 875950: Write a compound interest function to model the situation :
$12,000 invested at a rate of 6% compounded quarterly ;
Show all work please! thank you

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In General A%28t%29+=+P%281%2Br%2Fn%29%5E%28nt%29
A = Accumulated Amount
P= principal = $12,000
r= annual rate = .06
n= periods per year = 4
t= years =
A%28t%29+=+12000%281%2B.06%2F4%29%5E%284t%29
A%28t%29+=+12000%281.015%29%5E%284t%29