document.write( "Question 865324: a credit union client deposits $1800 in an account earning 3% interest, compounded daily. what will the balance of the account be at the end of 27 years? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #521614 by jim_thompson5910(35256)\"\" \"About 
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We'll use the formula\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "A = final amount\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "r = interest rate\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "n = compounding frequency\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "P = 1800\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "r = 0.03 (from 3%)\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "n = 365 (assuming 365 days in a year)\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"A=4046.10\" Round to the nearest penny.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So the balance of the account in 27 years will be $4,046.10
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