rek deposited $700 at the end of every month into an RRSP for 7 years. The interest rate earned was 3.75% compounded semi-annually for the first 5 years and changed to 4.00% compounded monthly for the next 2 years. What was the accumulated value of the RRSP at the end of 7 years? Round to the nearest cent

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Derek deposited $700 at the end of every month into an RRSP for 7 years. The interest rate earned was 3.75% compounded semi-annually for the first 5 years and changed to 4.00% compounded monthly for the next 2 years. What was the accumulated value of the RRSP at the end of 7 years?
 
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Step 1: Define=compound interest

Compound interest is a financial concept in which the interest generated on an initial sum of money, known as the principal, is periodically reinvested. This leads to exponential development because interest is calculated not only on the original principal but also on the accumulated interest from earlier periods. Compound interest is an important concept in finance and savings since it can considerably increase the overall return on an investment or result in a higher debt obligation over time.

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