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In Problems
To calculate: The amount
Answer to Problem 1RE
The amount
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Consider the provided data,
Convert the months to years by dividing the value by 12,
The formula for compound interest is,
In the formula,
So, substitute 100 for
Hence, the value of
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