A savings account earns an interest rate of 2.75% compounded monthly for an account with an initial deposit of $5,000. How much money will be in the account after 8 years? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Q. A savings account earns an interest rate of 2.75% compounded monthly for an account with an initial deposit of $5,000. How much money will be in the account after 8 years? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Calculate Compound Interest: Calculate the compound interest using the formula. A=5000(1+0.0275/12)(12×8)
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses.A=5000(1+0.00229166667)96
Add Numbers: Add the numbers inside the parentheses.A=5000(1.00229166667)96
Calculate Exponent: Calculate the exponent part.A=5000×(1.00229166667)96
Use Calculator: Use a calculator to raise 1.00229166667 to the 96th power.A≈5000×1.246853823
Multiply Result: Multiply the result by the initial deposit.A≈5000×1.246853823A≈6234.269115
Round Answer: Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. A≈$6234.27
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