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How much would $200 invested at 6% interest compounded annually be worth after 5 years? Round your answer to the nearest cent. A. $269.97 B. $260.00 C. $212.29 D. $267.65

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Answer:

D. $267.65

Explanation:

A.P.E.X.

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Exponential growth, which acts just like a geometric sequence equation, is of the form:

f=ir^t, f=final amount, i=initial amount, r=common ratio (or "rate"), t=times rate is applied, in this case:

f=200(1.06^t) so

f(5)=200(1.06^5)

f(5)≈$267.65 (to nearest cent)
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