ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPOUND INTEREST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bilbo Baggins earned $475 from walking long distances last summer. He deposited this money in an account that pays an interest rate of 3.8% compounded annually. What will be his balance after 2 years?
A
$180.50
B
$511.79
C
$361.00
D
$ 36.10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Now Compound interest = A-P ⇒ Compound interest = Rs. 15972-Rs. 12000 = Rs. 3972.

Detailed explanation-2: -Compound interest is the interest on savings calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods. more. Annual Percentage Rate (APR): What It Means and How It Works.

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