For a certain credit card, the total amount, A ,that a customer owes is given by the following formula. In the formula, P is the starting balance and n is the number of months of debt, assuming interest is compounded monthly. Suppose you begin with a credit card debt of $1000. After one year, you will owe $ _______. (Round your answer to the nearest cent and enter only the number.)
A=P(1.015)^n

Question

For a certain credit card, the total amount, A ,that a customer owes is given by the following formula. In the formula, P is the starting balance and n is the number of months of debt, assuming interest is compounded monthly. Suppose you begin with a credit card debt of $1000. After one year, you will owe $ _______. (Round your answer to the nearest cent and enter only the number.)
A=P(1.015)^n

dumbcow · Answer

1 year = 12 months .... so n  = 12

$$A = 1000(1.015)^{12}$$