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What interest rate would allow you to accumulate 10,000 in 8 years if you saved $60 per month and earned compound interest monthly.

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Help with Compounding Interest is emphasized. The interest rates which would allow you to accumulate 10,000 in 8 years is determined.

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The accumulated amount is FV at the end of 8 years
Installment is $60 per month
t= No of periods = 8*12=96
The formula to be used is

FV = ...

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