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4MA1/2HR Jun 2018, Question 6: Compound Interest

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

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The question, in short

Calculate the final account balance after investing 20000 rupees for 3 years at 1.5% annual compound interest, rounded to the nearest rupee.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 120000 × 1.015 = 20300
  2. 220300 × 1.015 = 20604.5
  3. 320604.5 × 1.015 = 20913.5675
  4. 420913.5675 ≈ 20914

Answer20 914

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