Calculating Value of Investment: $5,000 at 6.3% Interest

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To determine when a $5,000 investment at a 6.3% annual compound interest will exceed $10,000, the inequality A = P(1 + R/100)^n can be used, where A is the future value, P is the principal, R is the interest rate, and n is the number of years. The inequality can be expressed as 10,000 < 5,000(1 + 0.063)^n. Solving this inequality reveals that the minimum value of n is approximately 12 years. This calculation shows how long it takes for the investment to double at the given interest rate. Understanding compound interest is essential for effective investment planning.
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a sum of $ 5 000 is invested at a compound interest rate of 6,3% per annum.
the value of the investmen vill exceed $ 10 000 after n full years.
(a) write an inewuality to represent this information.
(b) calculate the minimum value of n.

please help. english is my second langue and I am a bit confused
 
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you need to use the equation for compound interest rates. This is, as u probably know
<br /> <br /> A = P(1+\frac{R}{100})^n

You are given P, R and the required minimum value of A. You are to find the minimum value of n
 
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