DID YOU KNOW, in 1626, Peter Du Minuit traded beads and blanket (valued at $24) to the Native American inhabitants of Manhattan

Question

2 years ago

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Island for the island. a) What would the investment be worth in 2016 if at that time the $24 had been invested at 6% simple interest?

1 answer:

otez555 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-25T16:23:22+03:00

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Answer: $585.60

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of years that would have passed is;

= 2016 - 1626

= 390 years

Using simple interest, the investment will be worth;

= Principal * ( 1 + rate * number of years)

= 24 * (1 + 0.06* 390)

= $585.60