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Tim Invested $5,000 in a savings account for 6 years.He earned $550 over that fine period.What is the interest rate?

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Answer:

1.75 %

Explanation:

The formula for the future value (FV) of an investment is

FV =PV(1 + r/n)^nt

If the interest is calculated once a year, n = 1, and the formula reduces to

FV = PV(1 +r)^t

5550 = 5000(1 + r)⁶ Divide both sides by 5000

1.110 = (1+r)^6 Take the sixth root of each side

1 + r = 1.0175 Subtract 1 from each side

r = 0.0175 Convert to percent

r = 1.75 %

The interest rate is 1.75 %.

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