Suppose that $12,000 is invested in a bond fund and the account grows to $14,309.26 in 4 yrs.a. Use the model A=Pert to determine the average rate of return under continuous compounding. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
Q. Suppose that $12,000 is invested in a bond fund and the account grows to $14,309.26 in 4 yrs.a. Use the model A=Pert to determine the average rate of return under continuous compounding. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
Formula Explanation: We have the formula A=Pert where A is the amount after time t, P is the principal amount, r is the rate of return, and e is the base of the natural logarithm.
Given Values: We know A=($)14,309.26, P=($)12,000, and t=4 years. We need to find r.
Isolate r: First, let's isolate r in the equation. We divide both sides by P to get PA=ert.
Plug in Numbers: Now we plug in the numbers: 14309.26/12000=e4r.
Calculate Left Side: Calculate the left side: 14309.26/12000=1.192438333.
Take Natural Logarithm: Next, we take the natural logarithm of both sides to get ln(1.192438333)=ln(e4r) which simplifies to ln(1.192438333)=4r.
Calculate Natural Log: Calculate ln(1.192438333) to get r. ln(1.192438333)=0.177627958.
Divide by 4: Now, divide by 4 to find r: 0.177627958/4=0.0444069895.
Express as Percentage: To express r as a percentage, we multiply by 100: 0.0444069895×100=4.44069895%.
Round to Nearest Tenth: Round to the nearest tenth of a percent: r≈4.4%.
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