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Finance: Compound interest

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Grade 12 Advanced Functions, University Preparation (MHF4U)
A. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
11. 12AF.A3.4
11.4 Finance: Compound interest

Compound Interest Formula

See how the compound interest formula works, why it grows faster than simple interest, and how to use it in real money problems.


What You'll Learn

Compound interest is interest earned on both the original principal and on interest already added to the account.
The formula is \(A = P(1 + r/n)^{nt}\), where P is principal, r is annual rate, n is compounds per year, and t is time in years.
Increasing the compounding frequency n makes the balance grow faster, even with the same rate and time.
Compound interest follows the same exponential pattern used in exponential growth models, just applied to money.
A worked example shows how a one thousand dollar deposit at five percent compounded monthly grows over ten years.

What You'll Practice

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Calculating final amounts with various compounding frequencies

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Working with the compound interest formula A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)

3

Solving for interest rate when investment doubles over time

4

Converting between decimal and percentage forms of interest rates

Why This Matters

Compound interest is essential for making smart financial decisions about savings, investments, and loans. Understanding how your money grows over time helps you plan for major life goals like college, retirement, or buying a home, and prepares you for real-world personal finance.

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6 Video lessons
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Compound Interest
Exponential Growth
Financial Math
Interest Rate
Investment Calculations
Algebraic Modeling
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