CFA Level 1: Compound Interest Calculation

Compound Interest Calculation

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If you deposit $10,000 into an account paying 6% per year, compounded semiannually, how much do you have in the account in 10 years?

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On the BAII Plus, press 20 N, 6 divide 2 = I/Y, 10000 PV, 0 PMT, CPT FV. On the HP12C, press 20 n, 6 ENTER 2 divide i, 10000 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.