Question

Diana put $8000 in a 10-year CDpaying 5% interest compoundedmonthly. After 2 years, shewithdrew all her money, and as anearly withdrawal penalty, she paidback all the interest she madeduring the first year. How muchmoney was Diana left with?

Answer 1

$8,430.23

Explanation:

From the statement of the problem:

• The principal amount = $8,000

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• Interest Rate = 5%

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• Compounding Period = 12 (Monthly)

The compound interest formula is given as:

`A(n)=P\left(1+(r)/(k)\right)^(nk)`

Using the compound period formula, we first, calculate the amount in her account at the end of 1 year.

`\begin{gathered} A(1)=8000\left(1+(0.05)/(12)\right)^(12*1) \\ A(1)=\$8409.30 \end{gathered}`

This means that the interest she made during the first year is:

`\text{ Interest during the first year}=8409.30-8000=\$409.30`

Next, calculate the amount in her account at the end of the second year.

`\begin{gathered} A(2)=8000\left(1+(0.05)/(12)\right)^(12*2) \\ A(2)=\$8839.53 \end{gathered}`

Since she paid back all the interest she made during the first year, the amount Diana was left with is:

`\begin{gathered} 8839.53-409.30 \\ =8,430.23 \end{gathered}`

Diana was left with $8,430.23.