4 years ago, Rosanne won some money in the lottery and put it in a bank account that earns 3% interest compounded monthly. If Rosanne currently has 100.00 in the bank account, how much interest has she earned?

Solución

4 ye a rs a g o, R os ann e w o n so m e m o n ey in t h e l o tt ery an d p u t i t in a bank a cco u n t t ha t e a r n s 3% in t eres t co m p o u n d e d m o n t h l y . I f R os ann e c u rre n tl y ha s 100.00 in t h e bank a cco u n t, h o w m u c h in t eres t ha s s h e e a r n e d ?

Interest : 11.29

Pasos de solución

Translate the problem into an equation:

100 = 88.70532 \dots + I

Resolver para

I, 100 = 88.70532 \dots + I : I = 11.29

Interest : 11.29