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Question 3855: I have been stuck on this problem for three days now...anyone who could help will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance:
John invested P dollars in a 2 year CD with an annual rate of return of r. After the CD rolled over two times, it's value was P((r+1)^2)^3. 1)
Which law of exponents can be used to simplify the expression? 2) Simplify it.

Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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which law? mmmm not sure of its name, but it is the one that says %28x%5Ea%29%5Eb is x%5Eab.

So, we get P(r+1)^6

jon.