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Lisa Richter made a one time deposit of $5,000 at 4% compounded semiannually for 5 years. What would her balance be at the end of five years assuming she is still earning 4% compounded semiannually?
FV = PV(1 + r)^t
where, r = 0.04 / 2 = 0.02
t = 5 * 2 = 10
FV = $5,000(1 + 0.02)^10
FV = $6,094.97