Math Problem Statement

What was the interest rate if your balance on an invesment of pesos 27750 at the end of six years pesos 41070

Solution

To find the interest rate for an investment, we can use the formula for compound interest:

A=P(1+r)tA = P(1 + r)^t

Where:

  • AA is the final amount (₱41,070),
  • PP is the initial principal (₱27,750),
  • rr is the annual interest rate (which we are solving for),
  • tt is the time in years (6 years).

We can rearrange the formula to solve for rr:

r=(AP)1t1r = \left( \frac{A}{P} \right)^{\frac{1}{t}} - 1

Now, let's calculate the interest rate.

r=(41,07027,750)161r = \left( \frac{41,070}{27,750} \right)^{\frac{1}{6}} - 1

Let me compute that for you.The annual interest rate for the investment is approximately 6.75%.

Would you like further details or explanations on this calculation?

Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. What would the interest rate be if the investment period was 10 years?
  2. How much would the balance be after 8 years with the same interest rate?
  3. How does the interest rate change if the final balance was ₱50,000 instead?
  4. What would the interest rate be if the initial investment was ₱30,000?
  5. How does the interest rate differ for simple vs compound interest?

Tip: Always ensure to verify if the interest being applied is simple or compound, as it significantly affects the final amount.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Compound Interest
Exponential Growth

Formulas

A = P(1 + r)^t
r = (A / P)^(1 / t) - 1

Theorems

Compound Interest Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12