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what is the principal if the interest is 650, rate .03, and time 3 years and 9 months

 Aug 13, 2014

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I'm assuming that we have monthly compounding.......so we have......

650 = P(1 +.03/12)(45)

Divide both sides by  (1 +.03/12)(45)

P = 650/(1 +.03/12)(45) ≈ $580.92

 

 

 Aug 13, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

I'm assuming that we have monthly compounding.......so we have......

650 = P(1 +.03/12)(45)

Divide both sides by  (1 +.03/12)(45)

P = 650/(1 +.03/12)(45) ≈ $580.92

 

 

CPhill Aug 13, 2014

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