Question

Jeff invested $3000 in an account that earns 6.5% interest, compounded
annually. The formula for compound interest is A(t) = P(1 + I)^ t
How much did Jeff have in the account after 3 years?
• A. $9585.00
• B. $13,476.38
• C. $3623.85
D. $3390.00

Answers

GPT-4o mini
To find out how much Jeff has in the account after 3 years with an initial investment of $3000, an interest rate of 6.5% (0.065), and compounded annually, we can use the formula for compound interest:

\[
A(t) = P(1 + I)^t
\]

Where:
- \( A(t) \) is the amount after time \( t \),
- \( P \) is the principal amount (initial investment),
- \( I \) is the interest rate (in decimal form),
- \( t \) is the time in years.

Substituting in the values:
- \( P = 3000 \)
- \( I = 0.065 \)
- \( t = 3 \)

Now we can calculate:

\[
A(3) = 3000(1 + 0.065)^3
\]

\[
A(3) = 3000(1.065)^3
\]

Calculating \( (1.065)^3 \):

\[
(1.065)^3 \approx 1.207135
\]

Now substitute this back into the equation:

\[
A(3) = 3000 \times 1.207135 \approx 3621.41
\]

So, rounding to two decimal places, Jeff has approximately \$3621.41 in the account after 3 years.

Among the options given, the closest answer is:

**C. $3623.85**