ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPOUND INTEREST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Karla invested $1, 000 in savings bonds. If the bonds earn 6.75% interest compounded semi-annually, how much total will Karla earn in 15 years?
A
$1, 584.62
B
$2, 651.39
C
$2, 706.86
D
$1, 825.10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Karla will earn $2, 706.86 in 15 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: $1, 000 invested today at 6% interest would be worth $1, 060 one year from now. Let us solve this step by step.

Detailed explanation-3: -488.86. Hence, Compound interest would be Rs. 488.86.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ending Investment = Start Amount * (1 + Interest Rate) ^ n For daily compounding, the interest rate will be divided by 365, and n will be multiplied by 365, assuming 365 days in a year.

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