SOLUTION: Find the compound amount on a deposit of ​$100 at 5​% for 5 years by multiplying the original amount deposited by​ 100% plus the compound rate.

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Question 1141065: Find the compound amount on a deposit of ​$100 at 5​% for 5 years by multiplying the original amount deposited by​ 100% plus the compound rate.
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100% plus the 5% interest rate is 105%, or 1.05; the growth factor each year is 1.05. In 5 years, the original amount gets multiplied by the growth factor 5 times.



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