SOLUTION: how much interest will be earned on a savings account that pays 10% compounded annually, if $12,000 is invested for 2 years?

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Question 920643: how much interest will be earned on a savings account that pays 10% compounded annually, if $12,000 is invested for 2 years?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how much interest will be earned on a savings account that pays 10% compounded annually, if $12,000 is invested for 2 years?
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Interest = 12000(1+(0.10/1))^(1*2) - 12000
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Int = 12000(1.1)^2 - 12000
Int = 14520-12000
Int = $2520
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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