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Ellie opened a savings accounts 6 years ago. the account earns 10% interest, compounded annually. if the current balance is $300.00, how much did she deposit initially?? Round your answer to the nearest cent

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\begin{gathered} 300.000=P(1+0,1)^6 \\ P=(300.000)/((1+0,1)^6) \\ P=169.342 \\ \text{Ellie deposited \$}169.342\text{ initially} \\ A=P(1+i)^t \\ A=\text{FINAL AMOUNT} \\ P=\text{ INITIAL AMOUNT} \\ i=\text{ interest} \\ t=\text{ time. } \end{gathered}

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