Mathematics
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OpenStudy (silver_ion):
econ
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OpenStudy (silver_ion):
i know i= 6%/4, right?
satellite73 (satellite73):
set \[P(1+\frac{.06}{4})^{4t}=10,000\] and solve for \(P\)
satellite73 (satellite73):
takes one step only, namely divide
then of course you need a good calculator
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
n= 20, right? 4x5?
satellite73 (satellite73):
what is n?
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satellite73 (satellite73):
ooh i see, sorry
five years
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
numbr of periods..
satellite73 (satellite73):
\[P(1+\frac{.06}{4})^{20}=10,000\]
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
i got 7424.70
satellite73 (satellite73):
divide \(10,000\) by \((1+\frac{.06}{4})^{20}\)
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OpenStudy (silver_ion):
yes, that was my first answer..
satellite73 (satellite73):
want me to check?
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
yes sure :)
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
and i gave up knowing that my answer was too far from p= 432.46 haha
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satellite73 (satellite73):
that is definitely 100% not right
satellite73 (satellite73):
there is no way on earth you invest $432 for five years and make $10,000
id be filthy rich if you could, but you cannot
satellite73 (satellite73):
wherever you got that answer from, it is a mistake
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
i shud stick on this answer, 7424.70..
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satellite73 (satellite73):
ooh hold on
satellite73 (satellite73):
at the end of EACH QUARTER!!
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
yes yes that.. i thought it was annually..
satellite73 (satellite73):
that is a whole different formula, that i do not know
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
i tied dividing 7424 to 5 years then to 4 quarters..
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satellite73 (satellite73):
you are investing 4 times a year for 5 years i don't know the formula for that
must be in the book soemwheres...
OpenStudy (silver_ion):
it's okay.. :)