Unraveling the World of Compound Interest: Calculations and Real-Life Applications

1. Find the compound amount and the interest earned for the following: Amount: $980 Rate: 8%, compounded quarterly Time: 5 years
2. Find the interest earned if $2750 is deposited on June 12 and withdrawn on August 30. Assume 3.5% interest compounded daily.
3. Find the present value for the following: Amount needed: $20,000 Time: 10 years Rate: 5%, compounded semiannually
4. What is the effect of inflation on spendable income?
s. Application Problem: Describe a practical example where you do, or could, use the concepts of compound interest found in this chapter in your life.

 

 

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