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John deposits $10000 in a savings certificate, earning p percent annual interest compounded quarterly. What is the value of p? 1] During the term of the certificates, John earned$18 more than he would if the interest were not compounded.
2] John withdraws all the money in 6 months after the deposit.
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21 Dec 2008, 12:39
From stmt1:
10000*(1+p/100)^n - 10000*p*n/100 = 18

Since, there are two variables and only one equation, stmt1 is insufficient.

From stmt2, n = 1/2. and hence combining this with 1, p can be calculated.

Hence, C.
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