Compound Interest

Zach's parents put $1,500 in her bank account for college tuition. At an interest rate of 8.25% compounded semi-annually, what will be the balance after 18 years?

• $6,273.50

• $6,314.08

• $6,385.72

• $6,427.94

Treasure 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

If you are opening a savings account, is it better to have interest compounded daily or quarterly at 7%?

• Daily - so you earn money more often
• Quarterly - so you earn money less often
• who knows
• I need to consult my financial analyst

Principal: $5000
Interest Rate: 3.75%
Time: 25 years
Compounded Monthly
State the future account balance.

• $12712.31
• $12,749.30
• $12,657.59
• $12550.84

Courtney saved up $2,200 working as a waitress over the summer. She put this money into a bank account that earned 5.2% interest and is compounded daily. How much will she have in her account at the end of 4 years?

• $2201.25
• $2694.55
• $2707.45
• $2708.63