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Solving for Rates What annual rate of return is earned on a $1,900 investment when it grows to $4,300 in ten years?
Multiple Choice
1.26%
2.26%
7.71%
8.51%
We use the formula:
A=P(1+r/100)^n
where
A=future value
P=present value
r=rate of interest
n=time period.
4300=1900*(1+r/100)^10
(4300/1900)^(1/10)=(1+r/100)
(1+r/100)=1.0851
r=1.0851-1
=8.51%(Approx)