Compound interest
Work out a savings balance with compound interest, with the formula P*(1+r/n)^(n*t) or FV, and compare monthly and yearly compounding.
In this lesson
- The same with FV:
=FV(r/n, n*t, 0, -P). - Interest earned = balance minus principal.
- At the same rate, monthly compounding beats yearly, but only a little.
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