document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=285798>Question 285798</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A principal of $1000 is invested in an account paying an annual interest rate of 12%. Find the amount in the account after 5 years if the account is compounded semiannually. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "A(t) = P(1+(r/n))^(nt)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A(5) = 1000(1+0.12/2)^(2*5)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A(5) = 1000(1.06)^(10)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "A(5) = $1790.85<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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