Math Problem Statement

what was the interest rate if your balance on an imcestment of ₱27,750 of the end of six years is ₱41,070?

Solution

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

A=P(1+r)tA = P \left( 1 + r \right)^t

Where:

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

We will solve for rr.

Step 1: Substitute the known values into the formula

41,070=27,750(1+r)641,070 = 27,750 \left( 1 + r \right)^6

Step 2: Solve for (1+r)6(1 + r)^6

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

1.47913(1+r)61.47913 \approx \left( 1 + r \right)^6

Step 3: Take the 6th root of both sides

1+r=(1.47913)161 + r = \left( 1.47913 \right)^{\frac{1}{6}}

1+r1.066051 + r \approx 1.06605

Step 4: Solve for rr

r1.066051r \approx 1.06605 - 1

r0.06605r \approx 0.06605

Thus, the annual interest rate is approximately 6.61%.

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What would the balance be after 10 years at the same interest rate?
  2. How would the interest rate change if the final amount was ₱50,000?
  3. What is the difference between compound interest and simple interest?
  4. How can you calculate the time needed to reach a certain amount with a fixed interest rate?
  5. What impact does compounding frequency (annual, semi-annual, etc.) have on the interest rate?

Tip: When calculating interest over several years, compound interest grows faster than simple interest, as it includes interest on previously earned interest!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Compound Interest
Exponential Growth

Formulas

A = P(1 + r)^t

Theorems

Compound Interest Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12