46.1k views
4 votes
Jenny is saving for a vacation to the beach how much more interest will she earn if she invest 300% Four Points 25% compound interest compounded annual for 10 years then if she invest $500 at 4.35% simple interest for 10 years

User Drneel
by
5.7k points

1 Answer

0 votes

simple interest is


I=Prt=500\cdot0.0435\cdot10=217.5

compound interest


A=P(1+r)^t=300(1+0.25)^(10)=300(1.25)^(10)=300\cdot9.31=2793

interest is:


I=2793-300=2493

answer; she earns more with annual compound interest

User Hatcat
by
6.2k points