Question: What is the compound interest on a principal of $5000 at an annual interest rate of 10% for 1 year?
Options:
Correct Answer: $550
Solution:
Compound Interest = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) - P = 5000(1 + 0.10/1)^(1*1) - 5000 = 5000(1.10) - 5000 = 500.