Answer: Difference = $185,948.5 - $147,285. = $38,663.5
Explanation:
To calculate the future value, you have to use the formula
fv = PA (1 + r/100)ⁿ
where
FV = future value
PA = Present Amount
r = rate
n = number of years
calculating for the future value if you earn a percent of 7.5 =
fv = 5,000 (1 + 0.075) ⁵⁰
fv = 5,000 ( 1.075)⁵⁰
fv = 5,000 (37.1897)
fv = 185,948.5
calculating the Fv when the rate is 7%
fv = 5,000 (1 + 0.070) ⁵⁰
fv = 5,000 ( 1.070)⁵⁰
fv = 5,000 (29.4570)
fv = 147,285
Then find the difference between the Fv when the rate is 7.5 and when the rate is 7
Therefore difference = $185,948.5 - $147,285. = $38,663.5
