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4 March, 11:53

How much would $500 invested at 3% interest compounded continuously be worth after 6 years? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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  1. 4 March, 12:52
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    You are given the equation

    A (t) = P*e^ (rt)

    Where P = Principal

    r = interest rate

    t = time

    e is a mathematical constant equivalent to approx 2.71828

    You're told the initial Principal is $500, the interest rate is 3%, over 6 years. So you have everything that you need to solve the problem, just plug in the values and solve for A (6)

    A (t) = P*e^ (rt)

    A (6) = 500 * e^ (0.03 * 6)

    A (6) = 500 * e^ (0.18)

    A (6) = 500 * 2.71828^ (0.18)

    A (6) = 500 * 1.19721

    A (6) = 598.60861

    So $500 invested 6 years ago at 3% would be worth $598.61 today.
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