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Peter deposited $5000 in a bank paying 5% interest compounded yearly. Find the balance in his account after 3 years.

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Answer:

$5,788.13

Step-by-step explanation:

For any amount p , if rate of interest is r% yearly

its value after time t years is given by

value after t years = p(1 + r/100)^t

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given

p = $5000

r = 5%

t = 3 year

balance after t years = 5000( 1 + 5/100)^3 = 5000(21/20)3

balance after t years = $5,788.13 (answer)