Answer:
Missing word <em>"You are now 18 years old and are allowed to withdraw the money for the first time. The account currently has $3996 in it and pays an 8% interest rate."</em>
a. At 18 years, future value of current amount (compounded for another 7 years at 8%)
= $3,996 * (1.08)^7
= $3,996 * 1.7138
= $6,848.34
b. At age 65, future value of this amount (compounded for another 40 years at 8%)
= $6,848.44 * (1.08)^40
= $6,848.44 * 21.7245
= $148,779.93
c. Future Value = Present Value * (1 + Interest Rate)^n
So, let initial the money deposited be represented by Y
=> $3,996 = Y * (1.08)^18
=> $3,996 = Y * 3.996
Y = $3,996 / 3.996
Y = $1,000
Nobles thoughts referred to is B. Expectancy theory. The expectancy theory refers to someone knowing how someone else will react based on motivators. If there is a specific motivator that an employer knows an employee refers to with positive behaviors, there is a good chance the employeer will be able to guesstimate what the end result of the situation would be. In this case, Howie needs to spend more time learning what his employees like and dislike to figure out a way to keep them motivated long term.
Annual interest rate that factors in compounding effects.
Formula: APY = ( 1 + APR/n )^n - 1