Question

Suppose Isabel places $3000 in an account that pays 6% interest compounded each year.

Assume that no withdrawals are made from the account.
Follow the instructions below. Do not do any rounding.

(a) Find the amount in the account at the end of 1 year.

$__

(b) Find the amount in the account at the end of 2 years.

$__

Answer 1

FV = P (1 + r)^n

$3000(1+.06)^1= 3180 US$

$3000(1+.06)^2= 3370.8 US$