What rate of interest compounded annually would result in receipt of $21,000 in five years from an investment of $10,000 made now? The rate of interest is% per year. (Round to the nearest whole number.)

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**Compound Interest Calculation Exercise**

**Problem Statement:**

What rate of interest compounded annually would result in receipt of $21,000 in five years from an investment of $10,000 made now?

**Input Field:**

- The rate of interest is [  ] % per year. (Round to the nearest whole number.)

This exercise involves calculating the annual interest rate needed to grow a $10,000 investment to $21,000 over five years with compound interest applied annually.
Transcribed Image Text:**Compound Interest Calculation Exercise** **Problem Statement:** What rate of interest compounded annually would result in receipt of $21,000 in five years from an investment of $10,000 made now? **Input Field:** - The rate of interest is [ ] % per year. (Round to the nearest whole number.) This exercise involves calculating the annual interest rate needed to grow a $10,000 investment to $21,000 over five years with compound interest applied annually.
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