Question

At the beginning of year 1, Paolo invests $500 at an annual compound

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

The way the problem is worded, we expect "n" to represent the year number we're at the beginning of. That is the initial balance is that when n=1, and the balance at the beginning of year 5 (after interest accrues for 4 years) is the value of obtained when n=5.

After compounding interest for 4 years, the balance will be ...

  500·1.04^4 = 584.93

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