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Term 3 · Week 1 · Compound Interest

Basic problem

Basic

₱10,000 is deposited at 6% interest compounded annually. Find the maturity value after 2 years.

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Answer: 11236 ₱

  1. F=P(1+r)tF = P(1 + r)^t.
  2. F=10,000×1.062=10,000×1.1236=11,236F = 10{,}000 \times 1.06^2 = 10{,}000 \times 1.1236 = 11{,}236.

Common errors to watch for

  • Simple interest gives ₱11,200; compound interest earns interest on interest.

Budget of Work competencies

  • gm11.t3.w1.c1
    Solve problems involving compound interest, including maturity value, future value, nominal rates, and number of terms.

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