Frank needs to pay R60 000,00 towards his son’s university fees in three years’ time. If he has R46 150,30 now, at what interest rate per year compounded monthly, must he invest his money? [1] 10,00% per year compounded monthly [2] 8,78% per year compounded monthly [3] 2,50% per year compounded monthly [4] 13,16% per year compounded monthly​

Respuesta :

The interest rate Mr Frank must invest his money is at 10% per year compounded monthly

That is option 1.

Calculation of interest rates

The amount for Mr Frank's son school fees = R60 000.00

Cash at hand( principal amount) = R46 150.30

Therefore the simple interest needed to make up R60 000.00= R60 000.00 - R46 150.30= 14,849.70

Time of investment = 3 years

Therefore the rate = simple interest × 100/ principal×time

Rate (R) = 14,849.70 × 100/ 46 150.30× 3

= 1,484,970/135,450.9

= 10.0%

Therefore, the interest rate Mr Frank must invest his money is at 10% per year compounded monthly.

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