SOLUTION: A principal of $850 is invested in an account at 8 percent per year simple interest. What is the amount of the principal after 5 years? Do not include units in your answer.

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Question 465651: A principal of $850 is invested in an account at 8 percent per year simple interest. What is the amount of the principal after 5 years? Do not include units in your answer.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
A= p(1+r)^t
A = $850*(1.08)^5 = $1248.93

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