Martina opened a savings account and deposited 200.00. The account earns 14% interest, compounded annually. If she wants to use the money to buy a new bicycle in 2 years, how much will she be able to spend on the bike?

Solution

Solution

Amount : 259.92

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

A = 200 (1 + \frac{0.14}{1})^{1 \cdot 2}

200 (1 + \frac{0.14}{1})^{1 \cdot 2} = 259.92

Amount : 259.92

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