Ellie uses the products method to check the interest on her savings account. She calculates that she is receiving interest at the rate of approximately 0.015% per day.
Calculate:
1. the annual rate of simple interest paid to Ellie
2. the interest earned on a balance of £12,000:
(i) for two days
(ii) for two years.
From 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2012, the value of Ellie's house increased from £200,000 to £320,000.
(c) Calculate the rate of increase per annum based on simple interest.
Ellie believes that the increase is approximately 4.8% per annum based on compound interest.
(d) Provide a calculation to show if Ellie is correct.
(e) State whether the true rate of compound interest is more than or less than 4.8% per annum.