Compound word problem

Sarah decides to open up her own bank account for her schooling and wants to save money. She decides to put $500.00 in the savings account she is opening. The amount she earns has 8% interest and it’s compounded quarterly. How much would Sarah have in her account after a two year span of saving money?

1 answer

i = .08/4 = .02
n = 4(2) = 8 quarters

amount = 500(1.02)^8
= .....