Jamal wants to save 52000 for a down payment on a home How m
Jamal wants to save $52,000 for a down payment on a home. How much will he need to invest in an account with 8.6% APR coupounding daily in order to reach his goal in t he next 5 years.
Solution
Compound interest formula : Amount = Principal( 1+ r/n)^n*t
n = compounding daily = 365
APR = r = 8.6%
t = 5 year
Find Principal (P)
52000 = P( 1+ 0.086/365)^(5*365)
=P(1.00023)^5*365
= P(1.00023)^1825
52000 = P*1.5215
P = $ 34176.80 he needs to invest
