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4MA1/2F Jun 2025, Question 24: 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 value of a 4000 Swiss franc bracelet after 3 years of 7% annual increase, rounded to the nearest Swiss franc.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1Multiplier for a 7% increase is 1.07
  2. 2After 1 year: 4000 × 1.07 = 4280
  3. 3After 2 years: 4280 × 1.07 = 4579.6
  4. 4After 3 years: 4579.6 × 1.07 = 4900.172
  5. 5= 4900 Swiss francs

Answer4900

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