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4MA1/1FR Jan 2021, Question 22: Compound Interest

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Calculate the final amount when 50 000 yen is invested for 3 years at 2.4% yearly compound interest, rounded to the nearest yen.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 11.024 × 50 000 = 51 200
  2. 21.024 × 51 200 = 52 428.8
  3. 31.024 × 52 428.8 = 53 687.0912
  4. 453 687

Answer53 687

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