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As the prize in a contest, you are offered $\$ 1000$ now or $\$ 1210$ in 5 years. If money can be invested at 6$\%$ compounded annually, which is larger?
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We can use the formula for the future value of a present amount, which is given by $A = P(1 + r)^n$, where $A$ is the future value, $P$ is the present value, $r$ is the interest rate, and $n$ is the number of years. Show more…
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