An Investment of $2,500 Earned Interest at 4

question 259

Short Answer

An investment of $2,500 earned interest at 4.5% compounded quarterly for 1½ years, and then 4.0% compounded monthly for two years. How much interest did the investment earn in the 3½ years?

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Definitions:

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A form of competition in which individuals of different species compete for the same resource in an ecosystem.

Fire Ant

A type of ant known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting, often causing ecological problems where they are introduced outside their native range.

Native Ant

A species of ant indigenous to a specific region or habitat, adapted to its local environmental conditions.

Food Chain

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