SOLUTION: How much interest is earned for the investment? $20,000 for 2 years at 6% compounded annually

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Question 609595: How much interest is earned for the investment?
$20,000 for 2 years at 6% compounded annually

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
$20,000 for 2 years at 6% compounded 'annually'
In General A = P%281%2Br%2Fn%29%5Ent
A = Accumulated Amount
P= principal = $20,000
r= annual rate = .06
n= periods per year = 1
t= years = 2
A = 20000%281%2B.06%29%5E2 = $22,472
$22,472 - $20,000 = $2,472 earned in Interest