document.write( "Question 1154623: You make a one time deposit into an account earning 9.6% interest compounded semi-annually.After the 15 years, you have $2000 in the account. How much money did you originally invest into the account? Round to the nearest cent. \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "2000 = x*4.0817\r\n" );
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document.write( "x =  = 490.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  The original amount was 490 dollars.\r\n" );
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