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Find the interest rate for a 9000 deposit accumulating to 9883, compounded annually for 8 yearsThe interest rate is ____%

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Given:

A 9000 deposit accumulates to 9883, compounded annually for 8 years.

So, P = 9000, A = 9883, t = 8 years, n = 1

We will find the interest rate = r

We will use the following formula:


A=P(1+(r)/(n))^(nt)

Substitute the given values:


9883=9000(1+(r)/(1))^(1*8)

Solve the equation to find (r):


\begin{gathered} (1+r)^8=(9883)/(9000) \\ \\ 8*ln(1+r)=ln((9883)/(9000))\approx0.09359 \\ \\ ln(1+r)=(0.09359)/(8)\approx0.0116989 \\ \\ 1+r=e^^(0.0116989)\approx1.011767 \\ \\ r=1.0117676-1=0.0117676 \\ \\ r=1.17676\% \end{gathered}

So, the answer will be:

The interest rate is 1.17676%

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