Compound Interest

You borrowed $59,000 for 2 years at 11% which was compounded annually. What is the total?

• $13,693.90

• $1,363.90

• $72,693.90

• $73,793.90

Steve deposited $5,000 in a savings account that pays 4% interest compounded annually.

Which equation could be used to find the value of the account after 3 years?

• A = 5,000(1 + 4)³

• A = 5,000(1 + 0.04)³

• A = 5,000(1 + 0.4) x 3

• A = 5,000(0.04)³

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?

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

If $1,000 is invested at 16% interest, compounded continuously, for five years, what is the ending balance?

• $1,225,54
• $2,225.54
• $22,255.40
• $225.54

Travis earned $180.72 doing odd jobs last summer and put it in a saving account that earns 15% interest compounded continuously. If he doesn't touch his money for 8 years, how much will he have?

• $400

• $500

• $553

• $600