12,000 is deposited into a savings account that has an interest of 2.1% compounded monthly. How much money is in the account after 3 years. Use A=P(1-r/n)rt

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anonymous · Answer

i think that minus sign should be a plus
you are earning money, not losing it

anonymous · Answer

I'm sorry you're right

anonymous · Answer

But I keep getting a number less than 12,000 and I know its suppose to be more

anonymous · Answer

because you are probably putting it in your calculator incorrectly

anonymous · Answer

use a plus sign,not a minus sign!

anonymous · Answer

here is what i would use http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=1200%281%2B.021%2F12%29^36

anonymous · Answer

Where did you get 36 from

anonymous · Answer

three times twelve