SOLUTION: An amount of $15,000 is borrowed for 10 years at 7.75% interest, compounded annually. If the loan is paid in at the end of that period, how much must be paid back?

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Question 1113794: An amount of $15,000 is borrowed for 10 years at 7.75% interest, compounded annually. If the loan is paid in at the end of that period, how much must be paid back?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the interest is compounded annually, then the accrued interest will amount to 1.0775^10, or 2.1095 times the balance. 15000 x 2.1095=$31642 must be paid back
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