SOLUTION: If the APR of a savings account is 7.2% and interest is compounded monthly, what is the approximate APY of the account?

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Question 613285: If the APR of a savings account is 7.2% and interest is compounded monthly, what is the approximate APY of the account?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
APR of a savings account is 7.2% and interest is compounded monthly
APY = = .0744 OR %
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