It seems like there's a small error in the provided formula. The correct formula for compound interest is:
\[ A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt} \]
Where:
- \( A \) is the final amount (balance)
- \( P \) is the principal (starting amount)
- \( r \) is the annual interest rate (as a decimal)
- \( n \) is the number of times interest is compounded per year
- \( t \) is the number of years
In this case:
- \( P = 200 \)
- \( r = 0.10 \) (10% expressed as a decimal)
- \( n = 1 \) (since it is compounded annually)
- \( t = 6 \)
Now we can plug these values into the formula:
\[ A = 200 \left(1 + \frac{0.10}{1}\right)^{1 \cdot 6} \]
\[ A = 200 \left(1 + 0.10\right)^{6} \]
\[ A = 200 \left(1.10\right)^{6} \]
Now we need to calculate \( (1.10)^{6} \):
\[ (1.10)^{6} \approx 1.771561 \]
Now, multiply by the principal:
\[ A \approx 200 \times 1.771561 \approx 354.3122 \]
Rounding to the nearest cent gives:
\[ A \approx 354.31 \]
Thus, the balance after 6 years is $354.31.