Andrew M. answered 11/19/17
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Simple interest: I = prt
Compound Interest: A = p(1+r/n)nt
Which are we using? And, if compound, is it
annual, semiannual, monthly, quarterly?
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Simple interest: I = 5000(.08)(5) = $2000
Compound annual:
A = 5000(1+.08/1)1(5)
A = 5000(1.08)5 = $7346.64
I = 7346.64-5000 = $2346.64
If it is compound semiannual, n= 2
Compound quarterly, n = 4
Compound monthly, n = 12