Calculating Compound Interest

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What does the 'r' stand for in the compound interest formula?

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Rate

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What is the formula for calculating compound interest?

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A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where A is the amount, P is the principal, r is the annual interest rate, n is the number of times interest is compounded per year, and t is the number of years.

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If you invest $1000 at an annual interest rate of 5% compounded quarterly, how much will you have after 3 years?

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$1160.00

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What is the effect of compounding frequency on the total amount of interest earned?

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The more frequently interest is compounded, the more interest will be earned over time.

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Emily spent $7,400 on furniture with 9.5% interest compounded quarterly. How much will she pay after 8 years?

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$15,683.28

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What is the principal amount in a compound interest scenario?

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The principal amount is the initial sum of money invested or borrowed.

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How do you calculate the total interest paid on a loan?

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Total Interest = Total Amount Paid - Principal Amount.

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Karla invested $1,000 in savings bonds at 6.75% interest compounded semi-annually. How much will she earn in 15 years?

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$2,706.86

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What does 'n' represent in the compound interest formula?

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The number of times interest is compounded per year.

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What is the total amount paid after 30 years on a $195,000 loan at 4.3% interest compounded annually?

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$689,546.99 (Total Amount = Principal + Interest).