Solve the Problem $$\mathrm { A } = \mathrm { p } \left( 1 + \frac { \mathrm { r } } { \mathrm { n } } \right) ^ { \mathrm { nt } }$$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If a $2000 investment compounded to $2205.00 after 2 years, compounded annually, find the annual interest rate of the investment. Use the formula, $$\mathrm { A } = \mathrm { p } \left( 1 + \frac { \mathrm { r } } { \mathrm { n } } \right) ^ { \mathrm { nt } }$$ to solve to solve.

• A)0.5%
• B)50%
• C)5%
• D)500%

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