SOLUTION: Bob borrows a certain amount of money. interest compounds annually at a rate of 8%. At the end of five years he has to pay back $1469.33 in total. What amount did he borrow? Ple

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Question 923347: Bob borrows a certain amount of money. interest compounds annually at a rate of 8%. At the end of five years he has to pay back $1469.33 in total. What amount did he borrow?
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%28t%29+=+P+%281%2Br%2Fn%29%5E%28nt%29+
A = Accumulated Amount
P= principal =
r= annual rate = .08
n= periods per year = 1
t= years = 5
A%28t%29%2F+%281%2Br%2Fn%29%5E%28nt%29=+P
1469.33%2F%281.08%29%5E%285%29=+P = $1000