Standard Form and Compound Interest - Comparing Simple and Compound Interest Plans

Standard Form and Compound Interest - Comparing Simple and Compound Interest Plans

IP 1

Amir has \(\$25\ 000\) that he does not need for the next \(18\text{ months}\). Two banks offer him the following investment accounts.

Account P\(3.6\%\) per annum compounded monthly, together with a \(\$60\) cash reward
Account Q\(3.8\%\) per annum simple interest

Determine which account gives Amir the greater total value after \(18\text{ months}\), and state how much more he receives.

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Answer:Account P, by approximately \(\$19.98\).

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