Question

What would my final balance be if I put $650 in the bank for 60 months with an interest rate of 6%?

Answer 1

It depends on the terms of the account.

If interest is compounded annually, 650*1.06^5 ≈ 869.85 . . . . dollars.
If interest is compounded quarterly, 650*1.015^20 ≈ 875.46 . . dollars.
If interest is compounded monthly, 650*1.005^60 ≈ 876.75 . . .dollars.