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Determine the amount in the acco 1500(1+(0.05)/(7))⁷

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Final answer:

The student's question seems related to determining future value using a compound interest formula, but the provided expression and surrounding information is incomplete or doesn't match conventional exercises. Without additional context, a complete and precise solution cannot be provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking about calculating the future value of an investment using a formula that resembles the compound interest formula, although the question does not explicitly mention interest. The provided formula is 1500(1+(0.05)/7)⁷, which appears to calculate the amount in an account after applying a certain rate compounded 7 times. However, there appears to be missing information in the question, such as the number of compounding periods, so we cannot give a direct answer. With the information given, the formula might not accurately represent a real-world scenario or a typical math problem. Instead, let's look at how one might calculate compound interest in a more conventional sense.

To calculate compound interest, you would use the formula A = P (1 + r/n)^(nt), where:

  • A is the future value of the investment/loan, including interest
  • P is the principal investment amount (the initial deposit or loan amount)
  • r is the annual interest rate (decimal)
  • n is the number of times that interest is compounded per year
  • t is the time the money is invested or borrowed for, in years

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