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Amanda invests 5000 in a CD at an annual rate of 2%. What will her investment be worth at the end of three years?

I got $5,300. But probably wrong.

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The value of Amanda's investment can be calculated using the formula for compound interest:
A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)

where:
A = the final amount
P = the initial principal (5000)
r = the annual interest rate (2%)
n = the number of times the interest is compounded per year
t = the time in years (3)

Converting the interest rate to a decimal:
r = 0.02

Since the interest is compounded annually, n = 1.

Plugging in the values into the formula:
A = 5000(1 + 0.02/1)^(1 * 3)
A = 5000(1.02)^3
A = 5000 * 1.0608
A = 5304.40

So, Amanda's investment will be worth $5304.40 at the end of three years.
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