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4. How much will $20,000 amount to in 2 yearsat CI if the rates for successive years are 8%and 10% p.a. respectively? |
Answer» Given :-Principal = $20,000 Time = 2 years Rate for the first year = 8% Rate for the SECOND year = 10% To Find :-The compound INTEREST Solution :-For the first year :- Principal = $20,000 Time = 1 year Rate = 8% On inserting the values in the formula We get , AMOUNT = Principal + Interest = $ 20,000 + $ 1,600 = $ 21,600 For the second year :- Principal = $ 21,600 Time = 1 year Rate = 10% On inserting the values in the formula On inserting the values in the formulaWe get , Amount = Principal + Interest = $ 21,600 + $ 2,160 = $ 23,760 Compound Interest = Final Amount - Original Principal = $ 23,760 - 20,000 = $ 3,760 Therefore, compound interest is $ 3,760 |
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