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How much would $100 invested at 6% interest compounded monthly be worth after 20 years? Round your answer to the nearest cent. A. $220.00 B. $320.71 C. $110.49 D. $331.02

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Amount in compound interest = p(1 + r/t)^nt where p is the initial deposit, r = rate, t = number of compunding in a period and n = period.

Here, Amount after 20 years = 100(1 + (6/100)/12)^(20 x 12) = 100(1 + 0.06/12)^240 = 100(1 + 0.005)^240 = 100(1.005)^240 =100(3.31020) = $331.02
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