Question

When Greg was born, his grandmother put $5000 in a savings account for his college expenses. It was compounded at 2.5 percent semiannually, and left in the account 18 years. How much was in the account? Round to the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

7820

Explanation:

Answer 2

The amount of Greg's amount after 18 years will be:
FV=P(1+r/100*n)^n*t
where
FV=futere valyue
P=principle
r=rate
n=number of temrs
t=time

substituting the values in the formula we get:
FV=5000(1+2.5/(2*100))^(18*2)
FV=$7819.72
amount after 18 years will $7819.72