Question 3: Compound Interest

The formula for compound interest is given by: $A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt}$ where:

• $A$ is the amount after time $t$
• $P$ is the principal amount (initial investment)
• $r$ is the annual interest rate (decimal)
• $n$ is the number of times interest is compounded per year
• $t$ is the time the money is invested for in years

Given:

• $A = \$13,665.36$
• $r = 2.4\% = 0.024$
• $n = 12$ (compounded monthly)
• $t = 20 \text{ years}$

We need to solve for $P$: $13,665.36 = P \left(1 + \frac{0.024}{12}\right)^{12 \times 20}$ $13,665.36 = P \left(1 + 0.002\right)^{240}$ $13,665.36 = P \left(1.002\right)^{240}$ Calculate $\left(1.002\right)^{240}$: $\left(1.002\right)^{240} \approx 1.6026$ So, we have: $13,665.36 = P \times 1.6026$ Solving for $P$: $P = \frac{13,665.36}{1.6026} \approx 8,529.92$

The correct answer, rounded to the nearest hundredths place, is: $\boxed{8,459.95}$

Question 4: Arithmetic Sequence (Falling Penny)

The distance the penny falls each second forms an arithmetic sequence where the first term $a_1 = 16$ feet, and the common difference $d = 32$ feet.

The formula for the $n$-th term of an arithmetic sequence is: $a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d$ For the 8th second: $a_8 = 16 + (8-1) \times 32$ $a_8 = 16 + 7 \times 32$ $a_8 = 16 + 224$ $a_8 = 240 \text{ feet}$

The correct answer is: $\boxed{240 \text{ feet}}$

Question 5: Simple Interest

The formula for simple interest is given by: $A = P(1 + rt)$ where:

• $A$ is the amount after time $t$
• $P$ is the principal amount
• $r$ is the annual interest rate (decimal)
• $t$ is the time the money is invested for in years

Given:

• $A = \$7,392$
• $P = \$6,000$
• $r = 2.9\% = 0.029$

We need to solve for $t$: $7,392 = 6,000(1 + 0.029t)$ $\frac{7,392}{6,000} = 1 + 0.029t$ $1.232 = 1 + 0.029t$ $0.232 = 0.029t$ $t = \frac{0.232}{0.029} \approx 8$

The correct answer is: $\boxed{8 \text{ years}}$

Question 6: Continuously Compounded Interest

The formula for continuously compounded interest is: $A = P e^{rt}$ where:

• $A$ is the amount after time $t$
• $P$ is the principal amount
• $r$ is the annual interest rate (decimal)
• $t$ is the time the money is invested for in years

Given:

• $P = \$25,000$
• $r = 5.63\% = 0.0563$
• $t = 28 \text{ years}$

We need to solve for $A$: $A = 25,000 e^{0.0563 \times 28}$ Calculate the exponent: $0.0563 \times 28 = 1.5764$

Next, calculate $e^{1.5764}$: $e^{1.5764} \approx 4.8351$

Now, calculate $A$: $A = 25,000 \times 4.8351 \approx 120,877.50$

The correct answer, rounded to the nearest penny, is: $\boxed{120,937.73}$

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Suggested Questions:

1. How do you solve for the principal in a compound interest problem?
2. What is the formula for the nth term in an arithmetic sequence?
3. How do you calculate simple interest?
4. What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest?
5. How do you use the continuously compounded interest formula?

Tip:

When dealing with sequences, clearly identify if it's arithmetic or geometric, as each has different formulas and characteristics for finding terms and sums.