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Answer:
The amount of money in the account after 8 years is $15,059
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for compound interest, including principal sum, is
[tex]A=P(1+\frac{r}{n})^{nt}[/tex] , where
- A is the future value of the investment/loan, including interest
- P is the principal investment amount
- r is the annual interest rate (decimal)
- n is the number of times that interest is compounded per unit t
- t is the time the money is invested or borrowed for
∵ $9500 is invested at 5.8%, compounded quarterly
∴ P = 9500
∴ r = 5.8% = [tex]\frac{5.8}{100}[/tex] = 0.058
∴ n = 4 ⇒ compounded quarterly
∵ The amount of money will be in the account for 8 years
∴ t = 8
Substitute all of these value in the formula above
∵ [tex]A=9500(1+\frac{0.058}{4})^{4(8)}[/tex]
∴ [tex]A=9500(1.0145})^{32}[/tex]
∴ A = 15058.7613 dollars
- Round it to the nearest dollar
∴ A = 15059 dollars
The amount of money in the account after 8 years is $15,059