Compound Interest Practice

Kennedy won $3,000 from a radio contest. If she puts this money in a bank account that earns 2.9% interest compounded quarterly, how much total will she earn in 10 years?

• $4915.59
• $3933.28
• $2979.81
• $4005.09

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The Jones' took out a loan for $215,000 to purchase a beach house. At 4.3% interest rate compounded semi-annually, how much will they have paid after 30 years?

• $412,749.79

• $529.305.61

• $770,443.36

• $640,891.53

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Caiden earned $475 from mowing lawns last summer. He deposited this money in an account that pays an interest rate of 3.8% compounded monthly. What will be his balance after 15 years?

• $827.52
• $839.17
• $839.45
• $846.80

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Determine the balance in the account if you deposited $4,000 at an interest rate of 3.4% compounded weekly for three years.

• $4422.03

• $4427.62

• $4428.90

• $4429.39

The Arnold's took out a loan for $195,000 to purchase a home. At a 4.3% interest rate compounded annually, how much total will they have paid after 30 years?

• $412,749.79
• $529.305.61
• $689,546.99
• $640,891.53

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Riley invested $1,000 in savings bonds. If the bonds earn 6.75% interest compounded semi-annually, how much total will Riley earn in 15 years?

• $1,584.62
• $2,651.39
• $2,706.86
• $1,825.10

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Olivia would like to buy some new furniture for her home. She decides to buy the furniture on credit with 9.5% interest compounded quarterly. If she spent $7,400, how much total will she have paid after 8 years.

• $15,415.94

• $15,683.28

• $15,927.56

• $16,109.05

Approximately what interest rate would be needed in order to grow an investment of $1,400 to $2,500 in 10 years if the interest was compound monthly?

• 5.96%
• 5.84%
• 5.81%
• 5.88%

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Shawn is buying a new Jet Ski for $12,500. He is considering 2 credit options. Option A offers a 6 year loan with 8.5% interest compounded quarterly, while Option B offers a 5 year loan with10% interest compounded annually.Which option is better and how much will he save?

• A) A; $495.21 raise money for charity
• B) A; $573.83 get attention
• C) B; $495.21 get on the news
• D) B; $573.83 do something crazy

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You want to save $5,105 for future family vacation. If the bank pays 4.3% compounded monthly for 4 years, then how much will you need to invest to reach your vacation goal?

• $307,042,791

• $6,061.23

• $3,250

• $4,300