If you wish to have $800 in a savings account at the end of 4 years, and 5% interest will be paid annually, how much should you put into the savings account now
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Step 1: Use the formula for compound interest: A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where: A = the amount of money accumulated after n years, including interest P = the principal amount (the initial amount of money) r = the annual interest rate (in decimal form) n = the number of Show more…
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