1. Copyright 2013, 2010, 2007, Pearson, Education, Inc. Section 11.3 Compound Interest

2. Copyright 2013, 2010, 2007, Pearson, Education, Inc. Investments An investment is the use of money or capital for income or profit. In a fixed investment, the amount invested as principal is guaranteed and the interest is computed at a fixed rate. In a variable investment, neither the principal nor the the interest is guaranteed. 11.3-2

3. Copyright 2013, 2010, 2007, Pearson, Education, Inc. Compound Interest Interest that is computed on the principal and any accumulated interest is called compound interest. 11.3-3

4. Copyright 2013, 2010, 2007, Pearson, Education, Inc. Compound Interest Formula A is the amount that accumulates in the account p is the principal r is the annual interest rate as a decimal t is the time in years n is the number of compound periods per year 11.3-4

5. Copyright 2013, 2010, 2007, Pearson, Education, Inc. Example 2: Using the Compound Interest Formula Kathy Mowers invested $3000 in a savings account with an interest rate of 1.8% compounded monthly. If Kathy makes no other deposits into this account, determine the amount in the savings account after 2 years. 11.3-5

6. Copyright 2013, 2010, 2007, Pearson, Education, Inc. Example 2: Using the Compound Interest Formula Solution p = $3000, r = 0.018, n =12, t = 2 11.3-6

7. Copyright 2013, 2010, 2007, Pearson, Education, Inc. Example 2: Using the Compound Interest Formula Solution The amount in the account after 2 years would be about $3109.88. 11.3-7