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Carl deposited $5,142 into a savings account 20 years ago

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Carl deposited $5,142 into a savings account 20 years ago. The account has an interest rate of 3.8% and the balance is currently $10,994.58. How often does the interest compound?

 

1) daily

 

2) monthly

 

3) quarterly

 

4) annually

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The correct option is 1st "daily".

 

Amount = Principal*(1+Rate)^Time

= $5,142*(1+3.8%/365)^(20 years*365)

= $5,142*2.138

Amount = $10,994.58