Q. Determine the compound interest earned on each investment$920 compounded weekly at 10.4% per annum for 4 years
Identify Variables: Identify the principal amount P, annual interest rate r, number of times the interest is compounded per year n, and the number of years the money is invested or borrowed for t.P=$920r=10.4% per annum =0.104 (in decimal)n=52 (since interest is compounded weekly)t=4 years
Compound Interest Formula: Use the compound interest formulaA=P(1+r/n)(nt) to find the total amount (A) after 4 years.
Substitute Values: Substitute the values into the formula.A=920(1+0.104/52)52×4
Calculate Values: Calculate the values inside the parentheses and the exponent.A=920(1+0.002)208A=920(1.002)208
Calculate Total Amount: Calculate the total amount A using a calculator.A≈920×(1.002)208A≈920×1.9994A≈1839.248
Calculate Compound Interest: Calculate the compound interest earned by subtracting the principal amount P from the total amount A.Compound Interest = A−PCompound Interest ≈1839.248−920Compound Interest ≈919.248
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