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4MA1/2F Jan 2019, Question 21: Compound Interest

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Calculate the final amount when $8500 is invested for 3 years at 2.3% compound interest per year, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 18500 × 1.023 = 8695.5
  2. 28695.5 × 1.023 = 8895.4965
  3. 38895.4965 × 1.023 = 9100.09
  4. 49100

Answer9100

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