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Find the interest earned given the following:Amount needed: $12,300 Time in years: 4Interest: 6%Compounded: Annually

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A\text{ = }P(1+r)^t

Replacing the information given on the formula:


12300=P(1+0.06)^4

Solving for P:


P\text{ = }(12300)/(1.06^4)=9742.75

Interest earned: 12300 - 9742.75 = 2557.25