Compound Interest Example: Inflation

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A $5.00 loaf of bread has an inflation rate of 3% compounded daily. What will the same loaf of bread cost in 10 years? Note A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt). Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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  • if a candy bar priced at $3.75 in 1985 cost $7.25 in 2010, what annual inflation rate does this price increase reflect..??? this is just an example could you help me how to solve this thanks

  • @smackdownbb4 Use the formula in this video; you have A, P, n and t however you need to find r. Can you tell me what the values are for A, P, n and t?

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  • how about ..example a loaf of bread cost $3.00 in 1999 and cost $10.00 in 2009 use these values and the cpmpound interest and estimate the annual inflation rate over 10 year interval

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