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Six friends each put $250 into a single account that earns 5.5% annually. The interest earned is added to the account at the end of each year. The friends want to use the money in the account to go on a vacation after four years. The friends get together after most have finished college four years later. How much money is in the account?

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Answer: After 4 years, the six friends will have a total of $1,858.24.

The total amount that is being placed into the account is $1,500. 250 x 6 = 1500

To calculate the interest, you have to multiply it by 1.055 4 times. This is because 5.5% is being added on each year and the interest is compounded.

A simple equation for this would be: 1500(1.055)^4 = 1858.24
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