SOLUTION: Suppose Karen has $1000 that she invests in an account that pays 3.5% interest compounded quarterly. How much money does Karen have at the end of 5 years?

Question 1129003: Suppose Karen has $1000 that she invests in an account that pays 3.5% interest compounded quarterly. How much money does Karen have at the end of 5 years?
Found 2 solutions by rothauserc, josmiceli:
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The compund interest formula is
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A = P(1 +r/n)^(nt), where 'A' is the amount of money after 't' years compounded 'n' times at interest rate 'r' with starting amount 'P'
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Note n = 4 because the rate is compounded quarterly
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A = 1000(1 +0.035/4)^(4*5) = 1190.3397
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At the end of 5 years Karen has $1190.34
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

She will have $1,190.34
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