1. The interest rate provided by bank A is 3.5%, compounded yearly. The interest rate provided by bank b is3.2%, compounded half- yearly. Find the difference in the amount of interest earned if $55000 is deposited in both accounts for 4 years.
ans:compounded yearly:
55000 x (1+3.5%) ^ 4 = 63113.77
compounded half-yearly
55000 x (1+3.2%/2) ^ 8 = 62447.11
different = 63113.77 - 62447.11 = 666.65
Why question said FIND the amount of interest ans吾駛減番個principal???
2. If simple interest of $3920 was offered on a deposit of $42000 over 2 years and 4 months, find the annual interest rate.
3. Kelly deposited a sum of money at an interest rate of4.6%p.a. If the interest of $4200 was earned after 2 years , with interest being compounded monthly, find the principal, correct to the nearest dollar.
4.The simple interest on a sum of money at r%p.a. for 4 years is equal to the compound interest on the same amount at 4%p.a. for 4 years compounded half yearly. Find the value of r correct to 2 significiant figure.
5.Peter sold two flats for$999999each. He lost 10% on one and gained10% on the other. Find Peter's gain or loss after the two transactions
ANS
1.666.65
2.4%
3.$43672
4.4.3
5.Lost $20202
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