SOLUTION: You invest $100,000 in an account with an annual interest rate of 4.5%, compounded semiannually. How much money is in the account after 5 years? Round your answer to the nearest wh

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Question 629589: You invest $100,000 in an account with an annual interest rate of 4.5%, compounded semiannually. How much money is in the account after 5 years? Round your answer to the nearest whole number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
In General A+=+P%281%2Br%2Fn%29%5E%28nt%29
A = Accumulated Amount
P= principal = $100,000
r= annual rate = .045
n= periods per year = 2
t= years = 5
A+=+%2450000%281.0225%29%5E%2810%29