Juan invested $5,600 at 5.75% compounded quarterly for 7.5 years. How much will be in his account at the end of the time?(Round your answers to the nearest cent.)

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**Investment Calculation: Compound Interest**

Juan invested $5,600 at an interest rate of 5.75% compounded quarterly for 7.5 years. 

**Problem:** How much will be in his account at the end of the time period? (Round your answers to the nearest cent.)

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To solve this problem, we can use the formula for compound interest:
\[ A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt} \]

Where:
- \( A \) is the amount of money accumulated after n years, including interest.
- \( P \) is the principal amount (the initial amount of money).
- \( r \) is the annual interest rate (decimal).
- \( n \) is the number of times that interest is compounded per year.
- \( t \) is the time in years.

For our specific problem:
- \( P = 5600 \)
- \( r = 5.75/100 = 0.0575 \)
- \( n = 4 \) (since the interest is compounded quarterly)
- \( t = 7.5 \)

Plugging these values into the formula:

\[ A = 5600 \left(1 + \frac{0.0575}{4}\right)^{4 \times 7.5} \]

\[ A = 5600 \left(1 + 0.014375\right)^{30} \]

\[ A = 5600 \left(1.014375\right)^{30} \]

Calculate the value inside the parentheses first:

\[ 1.014375^{30} \approx 1.5363 \]

Then multiply by the principal amount:

\[ A = 5600 \times 1.5363 \approx 8606.01 \]

Thus, at the end of 7.5 years, the amount in Juan's account will be approximately **$8606.01**.
Transcribed Image Text:**Investment Calculation: Compound Interest** Juan invested $5,600 at an interest rate of 5.75% compounded quarterly for 7.5 years. **Problem:** How much will be in his account at the end of the time period? (Round your answers to the nearest cent.) [Input box for answers] To solve this problem, we can use the formula for compound interest: \[ A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt} \] Where: - \( A \) is the amount of money accumulated after n years, including interest. - \( P \) is the principal amount (the initial amount of money). - \( r \) is the annual interest rate (decimal). - \( n \) is the number of times that interest is compounded per year. - \( t \) is the time in years. For our specific problem: - \( P = 5600 \) - \( r = 5.75/100 = 0.0575 \) - \( n = 4 \) (since the interest is compounded quarterly) - \( t = 7.5 \) Plugging these values into the formula: \[ A = 5600 \left(1 + \frac{0.0575}{4}\right)^{4 \times 7.5} \] \[ A = 5600 \left(1 + 0.014375\right)^{30} \] \[ A = 5600 \left(1.014375\right)^{30} \] Calculate the value inside the parentheses first: \[ 1.014375^{30} \approx 1.5363 \] Then multiply by the principal amount: \[ A = 5600 \times 1.5363 \approx 8606.01 \] Thus, at the end of 7.5 years, the amount in Juan's account will be approximately **$8606.01**.
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