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William puts $8,000 in the bank today. The quoted interest rate is 8%, and
the bank compounds interest quarterly. If William makes no further deposits, how
much will he have at the end of 9 years? (to the nearest dollar)
a. $13,760
b. $16,319
c. $10,146
d. $15,992
Please show the process
A/c balance after 9 years | PV×(1+r)^n | |
Here, | ||
1 | Interest rate per annum | 8.00% |
2 | Number of years | 9 |
3 | Number of compoundings per per annum | 4 |
1÷3 | Interest rate per period ( r) | 2.00% |
2×3 | Number of periods (n) | 36 |
Present value (PV) | $ 8,000 | |
A/c balance after 9 years | $ 16,319 | |
8000*(1+2%)^36 |