Find the compound interest on $30000 in 2years at 4% per annum, the interest being compounded half-...

Find the compound interest on $30000 in 2years at 4% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

$2472.96

Steps/Work

Principle = $10000
Rate = 2% half yearly = 4 half years
Amount = 30000*(1 + 2/100)^4 = 30000 * 51/50 * 51/50 * 51/50 * 51/50
= $32472.96
C.I. = 32472.96-10000 = $2472.96
Answer is D

Gain Calculator / Auto Solver

Find the compound interest on $ in years at % per annum, the interest being compounded half - yearly?

Calculated Answer

2472.9648

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n0 * (n2 / 100) / n1 + 1^n2 - n0.

n0 =30000
n1 =2
n2 =4