Question 488896
if the interest is compounded monthly (normal bank practice), then $720.00 would be equal to $847.2093772in 3 years.

if the interest is compounded  annually, then $720.00 would be equal to $844.1213401 in 3 years.

if the interest was compounded daily, then $720.00 would be equal to $847.4908701 in 3 years.


if the interest was compounded continuously, then $720.00 would be equal to $847.50


continuous compounding is given by the formula:

F = P * e^(i*y)


annual, monthly, daily compounding is given by the formula:


F = P * (1+(i/c)^(y*c)


P is the present amount
F is the future amount
i is the annual interest rate
y is the number of year
c is the compounding period.
e is the scientific constant of 2.718281828


example:


for monthly compounding, the variables become:


P = $725.00
F = F
i = .0525
y = 3
c = 12


the formula of F = P * (1+(i/c))^(y*c) becomes:


F = $724.00 * (1 + (.0525/12))^(*3*12) which becomes:


F = $724.00 * (1.004375)^36 which becomes:


F = $847.2093772