Question 1176318
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Hi
 In General {{{A(t) = P(1+r/n)^(nt)}}}
A = Accumulated Amount 15000
P= principal = 
r= annual rate = .08
n= periods per year = 2
t= years = 3
{{{15000 = P(1+.08/2)^(6)}}}
     P = $11,854.72  (rounded to nearest cent)
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