Jerry calculates that if he makes a deposit of $7 each month at an APR of 4.8%, then at the end of two years he'll have $100. Benny says that the correct amount is $187. The Regular Deposits Rule of Thumb should be helpful here.
A) What was the total amount deposited (ignoring interest earned)?
Jerry calculates that if he makes a deposit of $5 each month at an APR of 4.8%, then at the end of two years he'll have $100. Benny says that the correct amount is $133. The Regular Deposits Rule of Thumb should be helpful here.
B) Find the correct balance after two years. (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)