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Suppose Chris borrows $ 7000 at an interest rate of 8% compounded each year.Assume that no payments are made on the loan.Follow the instructions below. Do not do any rounding.(a) Find the amount owed at the end of 1 year$0(b) Find the amount owed at the end of 2 years.$0Х?

Suppose Chris borrows $ 7000 at an interest rate of 8% compounded each year.Assume-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation

The formula for the Amount based on compound interest is given as:


A=P(1+(r)/(n))^(nt)

Since the principal is compounded annually, therefore n =1. Also, P = principal = $7000, ratte = r = 8%, t= time

Hence when t = 1 year


\begin{gathered} A=7000(1+(8)/(100))^1 \\ A=7000(1.08) \\ A=7560 \end{gathered}

Answer A: $7560

When t = 2 years


\begin{gathered} A=7000(1+(8)/(100))^2 \\ A=7000(1.08)^2 \\ A=8164.8 \end{gathered}

Answer B: $8164.8

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