Compound Interest Word Problems

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

Twenty years ago, Mr. Davis purchased his home for $160,000. Since then, the value of the home has increased about 5% per year. How much is the home worth today?

• $176,783.29

• $424,527.63

• $57,357.75

• $532,041,076.80

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1C

Emily 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

Given an investment of $1,500:
Which investment would have a larger balance after 5 years?

• 4% compounded monthly

• 3.9% compounded daily.

Caiden earned $475 from mowing lawns 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 15 year?

• $827.52

• $831.10

• $839.45

• $846.80

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

Fong wants to restore a '66 Mustang in 8 years. He puts $150 into an account every month that pays 3.5% interest, compounded monthly. How much is in the account in 8 years?

• $16,590.38

• $10,496.77

• $76,108.90

• $71,984.01

Caiden earned $475 from mowing lawns 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 15 years?

• $827.52                     (Mr. Williams)       

• $831.10                 (Mrs. Hoch)

• $839.45                    (Mr. Krajunus)

• $846.80                   (Ms. Palombo)

Find the total amount in the account to the nearest cent if the interest is compounded annually. 
$2750 at 8% for 2 years

• $2200.00

• $3207.60

• $8910.00

• $2750

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1C

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