SOLUTION: How do I figure out: a total interest earned on a $1000 investment, with 8%interest compounded semi-anually, for three years.

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Question 1035698: How do I figure out: a total interest earned on a $1000 investment, with 8%interest compounded semi-anually, for three years.

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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The amount after three years is given by .

The interest is thus $1,265.32 - $1,000 = $265.32.