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An amount of $14,000.00 is deposited into an account today, it
is expected to increase to a maturity value of $18,152.83 in 8.5
years from now. What is the nominal interest rate compounded
monthly? Round the answer to two decimal
places.
Compound Interest:
Amount = P (1 + i/k)^(n*k)
where, P = Principal
i = Rate of interest per annum
k = Number of Compoundings in a year
n = Number of years
Therefore, 18,152.83 = 14,000 (1 + i/12)^(8.5*12)
18,152.83 = 14,000(1 + i/12)^102
On solving the above equation, we get i = 3.06%
Therefore, nominal interest rate = 3.06% per annum.