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November 2, 2010

COMPOUND INTEREST

e.g. (1) Find the compound interest on $900 for 2 years at 5 % per annum

1st year principal $900.00


1st year interest +$ 4 5 . 0 0 5 x 900 = $45.00
100 1
2nd year principal $945.00
2nd year interest +$ 4 7. 2 5
5 x 945 = 47.25
Amount $ 9 9 2. 2 5 100 1
– $ 9 0 0 .0 0
Compound Interest $ 92.25

(1) Find the Compound Interest on $3000 for 3 years at 12 % per annum.

1st year principal $ 3 0 0 0 .0 0


1st year interest + $ 3 6 0 .0 0
2nd year principal
2nd year interest +
3rd year principal
3rd year interest +
Amount
– $ 3000.00
Compound Interest

(4) If the value of land increases in value (appreciates) by 14 % every year, what is
the present value of a plot of land which cost $30,000 2 years ago?

(5) A rare postage stamp which cost $5.00 appreciates by 10% every year. How much
will it be worth 3 years from now?

(6) A house was bought for $70,000. If the value of the house is expected to
appreciate at a rate of 3 % per annum, how much will it be worth in two years
time?

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