SOLUTION: Can someone explain each step involved in figuring compound interest quarterly? I understand what each letter stands for and can plug the numbers into the formula. My problem c

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Question 543692: Can someone explain each step involved in figuring compound interest quarterly?
I understand what each letter stands for and can plug the numbers into the formula. My problem comes when you get to the nt exponent. I do not understand that part of the problem.
For example: If you have $1500 earning 4.3% interest compounded quarterly, how much money will be there in 7 years?



Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For example: If you have $1500 earning 4.3% interest compounded quarterly, how much money will be there in 7 years?
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7 years = 28 quarters
Interest rate = 4.3%/4 per quarter = 0.01075 per quarter
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FV+=+1500%2A%281+%2B+0.01075%29%5E28
=~ $2023.56