Answer:
John
Explanation:
Neil will have the following amount after ten years.
Simple interest is calculated using the formula,
I= p x r x t
where I= interest, P= principal amount, r = interest rate, t is time
for Neil interest will be= $15,000 x 3/100 x 10
=$15,000 x 0.03 x 10
=$4500
Neil will have principal + interest amount
=$4,500 + $15,000
=$19,500
John invested in a compound interest account.
The amount after ten years will be
The formula for compound interest is
FV = PV × (1+r)^n
where FV = Future Value
PV = Present Value
r = annual interest rate
n = number of periods
After ten years, John will have
Fv= $15,000 x (1 + 3/100)^10
Fv= $15,000 x (1.03)^10
FV =$15,000 x 1.34391
Fv = $15,158.75
John will be able to clear his mortgage.
