Question

Amir deposits $325 in a bank account that earns 3% each year. How much will the account have in 5 years? Assume they make no additional deposits nor withdrawals.

Question 1 options:
A.$9.75
B.$1625.00
C.$376.76
D.$373.75

Answer 1

C - 376.76

Explanation:

each year, multiply the previous year's amount by 1.03 - the 1 because it will be increasing and the .03 because it will be increasing by 3% (.03 = 3% in decimal form)

year 0: 325

year 1 (+3%): 325 x 1.03 = 334.75

year 2 (+3%): 334.75 x 1.03 = 344.79

year 3 (+3%): 344.79 x 1.03 = 355.14

year 4 (+3%): 355.14 x 1.03 = 365.79

year 5 (+3%): 365.79 x 1.03 = 376.76