Leroy opened a savings account 18 years ago with a deposit of $2,651.43. The account has an interest rate of 2.8% compounded twice a year. How much interest has Leroy earned?

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anonymous · Answer

$$2,651.34\times (1+\frac{0.028}{2})^{36}$$ is his current balance

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=2%2C651.34 imes+%281%2B\frac{0.028}{2}%29^{36}

anonymous · Answer

that didn't work, copy and paste 
looks like current balance is about $4373.53
subtract to get the total interest

anonymous · Answer

thank, but i don't think i can move today

anonymous · Answer

You can teleport no biggie

anonymous · Answer

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