The amount you should deposit is $4709.18
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for compound interest, including principal sum is
[tex]A=P(1+\frac{r}{n})^{nt}[/tex] , where:
∵ You want to have $5000 in your savings account in 2 years
∴ A = 5000
∴ t = 2
∵ The account pays 3% annual interest, compounded monthly
∴ r = 3% = 3 ÷ 100 = 0.03
∴ n = 12 ⇒ compounded monthly
- Substitute these values in the formula above
∴ [tex]5000=P(1+\frac{0.03}{12})^{(12)(2)}[/tex]
∴ [tex]5000=P(1+0.0025)^{24}[/tex]
∴ [tex]5000=P(1.0025)^{24}[/tex]
- Divide both sides by [tex](1.0025)^{24}[/tex]
∴ P = 4709.18
The amount you should deposit is $4709.18
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