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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hannah has deposited $742 in a savings account that earns interest at a rate of 3.9% compounded twice a year. What will the account balance be in 11 years?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

\[A=A _{0}(1+\frac{r}{n})^{nt}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the part i dont understand is the twice per year thing. what should i sub in for "r"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i mean "n"

OpenStudy (mertsj):

\[A=742(1+\frac{.039}{2})^{2(11)}\]

OpenStudy (mertsj):

2 compounding periods per year

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Did you get $1134.81?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!

OpenStudy (mertsj):

yw

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