Question

If You deposit $300 in an account with a 6% interest rate.

a) How much money will be in your account after 1 year?

Answer 1

`~~~~~~ \textit{Simple Interest Earned Amount} \\\\ A=P(1+rt)\qquad \begin{cases} A=\textit{accumulated amount}\\ P=\textit{original amount deposited}\dotfill & \$300\\ r=rate\to 6\%\to (6)/(100)\dotfill &0.06\\ t=years\dotfill &1 \end{cases} \\\\\\ A = 300[1+(0.06)(1)]\implies A=300(1.06) \implies A = 318`