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4MA1/2H Jun 2022, Question 9: Compound Interest

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

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The question, in short

Calculate the final amount in a savings account after investing 50000 dollars for 4 years at 1.3% compound interest per year, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 150000 × 1.013 = 50650
  2. 250650 × 1.013 = 51308.45
  3. 351308.45 × 1.013 = 51975.45...
  4. 451975.45... × 1.013 = 52651.13...
  5. 552651

Answer52 651

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