Use the formula for continuous compounding to compute the balance in the account after​ 1, 5, and 20 years.​ Also, find the APY for the account.

A 

​$60006000 

deposit in an account with an APR of 

4.754.75​%

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Part 1

The balance in the account after 

11 

year is approximately 

​$6,291.886,291.88.

​(Round to the nearest cent as​ needed.)

Part 2

The balance in the account after 

55 

years is approximately 

​$enter your response here.

​(Round to the nearest cent as​ needed.)

To calculate the balance in the account using the continuous compounding formula, we use the following equation:

\[
A = P \cdot e^{r \cdot t}
\]

Where:
- $ A $ is the balance after time $ t $,
- $ P $ is the principal (initial deposit),
- $ r $ is the annual percentage rate (APR) as a decimal,
- $ t $ is the time in years,
- $ e $ is the base of the natural logarithm (approximately 2.71828).

Given values:
- Principal $ P = 6000 $,
- APR $ r = 4.75\% = 0.0475 $,
- Time $ t = 1 $, $ 5 $, and $ 20 $ years.

### Part 1: Balance After 1 Year
Using the formula:
\[
A = 6000 \cdot e^{0.0475 \cdot 1} = 6000 \cdot e^{0.0475} \approx 6000 \cdot 1.04867377 \approx 6,291.88
\]
So, after 1 year, the balance is approximately **$6,291.88**, which matches the provided result.

### Part 2: Balance After 5 Years
Now for $ t = 5 $ years:
\[
A = 6000 \cdot e^{0.0475 \cdot 5} = 6000 \cdot e^{0.2375} \approx 6000 \cdot 1.268095 \approx 7,608.57
\]
So, after 5 years, the balance is approximately **$7,608.57**.

### Part 3: Balance After 20 Years
For $ t = 20 $ years:
\[
A = 6000 \cdot e^{0.0475 \cdot 20} = 6000 \cdot e^{0.95} \approx 6000 \cdot 2.585709 \approx 15,514.25
\]
So, after 20 years, the balance is approximately **$15,514.25**.

### Part 4: APY Calculation
The **Annual Percentage Yield (APY)** for continuously compounded interest is given by:
\[
APY = e^r - 1
\]
Substituting $ r = 0.0475 $:
\[
APY = e^{0.0475} - 1 \approx 1.04867377 - 1 \approx 0.04867 = 4.867\%
\]
So, the APY is approximately **4.87%**.

### Summary of Results:
1. Balance after 1 year: **$6,291.88**
2. Balance after 5 years: **$7,608.57**
3. Balance after 20 years: **$15,514.25**
4. APY: **4.87%**

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### 5 Related Questions:
1. How would the balances change if the APR was increased to 5%?
2. What is the difference between APR and APY, and why is APY always higher?
3. How do you calculate APY if interest is compounded monthly instead of continuously?
4. What is the effect of doubling the initial deposit on the future balances?
5. How would the balances differ if interest was compounded annually instead of continuously?

**Tip:** Continuous compounding yields the highest return because interest is calculated and added to the balance at every moment.

Use the formula for continuous compounding to compute the balance in the account after 1, 5, and 20 years. Also, find the APY for the account. A $6000 deposit in an account with an APR of 4.75%. The balance in the account after 1 year is approximately $6,291.88. What is the balance after 5 years?

Learn how to compute the balance in an account after 1, 5, and 20 years using the continuous compounding formula. A $6000 deposit with a 4.75% APR yields a balance of $6,291.88 after 1 year. Also, find the APY for this account. Suitable for high school students (Grades 10-12).

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