Compound Interest Calculator

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If you deposit $400 today into an account paying 8% per year, compounded quarterly, how much will be in the account after 42 months?

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There are 14 quarters in 42 months (42 divide 3 =). On the BAII Plus, press 14 N, 8 divide 4 = I/Y, 400 PV, 0 PMT, CPT FV. On the HP12C, press 14 n, 8 ENTER

4 divide i, 400 PV, 0 PMT, FV. Note that the answer will be displayed as a negative number. Make sure the BAII Plus has the value of P/Y set to 1.