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4MA1/1FR Jun 2024, Question 20: 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 in a savings account after investing 5200 euros for 4 years at 2.5% compound interest, rounded to the nearest euro.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 15200 × 1.025 = 5330
  2. 25330 × 1.025 = 5463.25
  3. 35463.25 × 1.025 = 5599.83125
  4. 45599.83125 × 1.025 = 5739.827...
  5. 55739.827... ≈ 5740

Answer5740

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