Q:

lease help...Tyler has $1000 that he wants to put in a savings account. He wants to save the money for 6 years. After 6 years he plans to take the money out and spend it on college. He looks at two different banks, and they offer him different interest options.Bank A offers Tyler 4% simple interest. How much would Tyler’s investment be worth after 6 years in this account? Show your calculations below.Bank B offers Tyler 3% interest compounded annually. How much would Tyler’s investment be worth after 6 years in this account? Show your calculations below.In which bank should Tyler place the $1000 he is saving for college

Accepted Solution

A:
Bank A = 1000 x  (1 + (0.04*6)) = $1,240

Bank B = 1000 x (1+0.03)^6 = $1,194.05

Bank A would be worth more