Question

Determine the INTEREST ONLY for $4,331.00 earning 5.5% for 4 years, compounded semi-annually.

Answer 1

4,331 times 8 (semiannual for 4 yrs) = 34,648
34,648 + 5.5% = 36,553.64

to find interest:
36,553.64 - 34,648 = 1,905.64

THE INTEREST RATE IS $1,905.64