A credit union's Rate-Climber GIC pays rates of 2%, 2.5%, and 3% compounded semiannually in successive years of a three-year term. How much interest will be earned in the second year, if $13,600 is invested in this GIC?
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The interest rate for the first year is 2%. Using the formula for compound interest: \[ A = P(1 + r/n)^{nt} \] Where: - \( A \) = the amount of money accumulated after n years, including interest. - \( P \) = principal amount (the initial amount of Show more…
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