Question

If the interest rate on a savings account is 0.02%, approximately how much money do you need to keep in this account for 1 year to earn enough interest to cover a single $9.99 Below-Minimum-Balance Fee?

Answer 1

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P=present value
i=interest rate = 0.02 per year
time, t=1 year
we need P such that
interest = Pit ≥ 9.99
or
P(.0002*1) ≥ 9.99
=>
P ≥ 9.99/0.0002 = 49950

Answer: it takes a minimum balance of $49950 to cover a "below minimum balance fee" of $9.99.