8. A balance of $5,500.00 principal earns 3% interest, compounded annually. After 5 years, what is

the balance in the account?

9. A car costs $25,000 and depreciates in value by 15% each year. How much will the tractor be
worth after 4 years?

1 answer

5500(1 + .03)^5
and
25000(1 - .15)^4

see how that works?