Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

At the end of each year, a salesperson is paid a bonus of $2000 which is always deposited into the same account. It earns a fixed rate of interest of 6% p.a. with interest being paid annually. The total amount in the account at the end of each year will be: A1=2000A_1 = 2000 A2=A1×1.06+2000A_2 = A_1 \times 1.06 + 2000 A3=A2×1.06+2000 and so on.A_3 = A_2 \times 1.06 + 2000 \text{ and so on.} a. Show that A3=2000+2000×1.06+2000×(1.06)2A_3 = 2000 + 2000 \times 1.06 + 2000 \times (1.06)^2 . b. Show that A4=2000[1+1.06+(1.06)2+(1.06)3]A_4 = 2000[1 + 1.06 + (1.06)^2 + (1.06)^3] . c. Find the total bank balance after 10 years, assuming there are no fees or withdrawals.

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