2900 is deposited in an account with an interest rate of r p
$2900 is deposited in an account with an interest rate of r% per year, compounded monthly. At the end of 8 yrs, the balance in the account is given by A= 2900(1 + r/1200)^96. Find the rate of change of A with respect to r when r = 8. Round answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
Solution
A= 2900(1 + r/1200)96
Hence rate of change of A with respect to r = dA/dr =2900*96*(1+r/1200)95 * (1/1200)
= 232 * (1+r/1200)95
Now as asked in question; dA/dr when r = 8 = 232 * (1+8/1200)95 = 436.142
