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Eric has $4,610 in a savings account that earns 4% interest, compounded annually.

To the nearest cent, how much will he have in 2 years?

Use the formula B = p(1 + r)t, where B is the balance (final amount), p is the principal (starting amount), r is the interest rate expressed as a decimal, and t is the time in years.

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Please help! Eric has $4,610 in a savings account that earns 4% interest, compounded-example-1
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Answer:

$ 4,986.18

Explanation:

A = $ 4,986.18

A = P + I where

P (principal) = $ 4,610.00

I (interest) = $ 376.18

Please help! Eric has $4,610 in a savings account that earns 4% interest, compounded-example-1
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