SOLUTION: How to calculate 10% over 5 years, 15% for 3years and 5% for 10years

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Question 261435: How to calculate 10% over 5 years, 15% for 3years and 5% for 10years
Found 2 solutions by drk, checkley77:
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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Not sure what equation to use, but lets say
I+=+PRT
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10% over 5 years
I+=+P%28.10%2A5%29
I+=+.5P
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15% for 3 years
I+=+P%28.15%2A3%29
I+=+.45P
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5% for 10 years
I+=+P%28.05%2A10%29
I+=+.5P

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
LET X BE THE AMOUNT INVESTED:
10% over 5 years,
X(1+.10)^5
X(1.10)^5
1.61X ANS
15% for 3 years
X(1+.15)^3
X(1.15)^3
1.52X ANS.
5% for 10 y
X(1+.05)^10
X(1.05)^10
1.629X ANS.