SOLUTION: ok using the formula A=P(1+r/n)^nt how do I solve this word problem? jacobs sixth bday he got a $3,000 cd it earns 5% interest,compounded quarterly. If the CD matures on his 16t

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Question 440159: ok using the formula A=P(1+r/n)^nt
how do I solve this word problem?
jacobs sixth bday he got a $3,000 cd it earns 5% interest,compounded quarterly. If the CD matures on his 16th bday what amount will be available then?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
jacobs sixth bday he got a $3,000 cd it earns 5% interest,compounded quarterly.
If the CD matures on his 16th bday what amount will be available then
A=P(1+r/n)^nt
A=$3000(1+.05/4)^4*10
A=$3000(1.0125)^40 = $4930.86

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