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Three years ago, Jolene bought $800 worth of stock in a software company. Since then the value of her purchase has been increasing at an average rate of 6.5% per year. How much is the stock worth now?

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Answer:

The value of stock now = $966.35

Explanation:

Given in question as,

Three year ago Jolene purchased a stock worth = $800

The stock is increasing every year at the rate of = 6.5%

So, now after three years ,

The value of this stock = initial value × (1 +
(rate)/(100)

Or, = $800 × ( 1 +
(6.5)/(100)

∴ = $800 × 1.2079 = $966.35

Hence , the Value of stock now = $966.35 Answer

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