Question: What is the compound interest on a principal of $1000 at an annual interest rate of 5% for 3 years?
Options:
Correct Answer: $157.63
Solution:
Compound Interest = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) - P = 1000(1 + 0.05/1)^(1*3) - 1000 = 1000(1.157625) - 1000 = $157.63