Luis earns interest in year one and withdraws nothing. In year two, his interest is calculated on what?

What action makes account growth compound instead of simple?

In a savings account, what does principal mean?

Two $1,000 deposits stay invested for 30 years, compounded annually. One earns 4% and the other earns 8%. How does the 8% balance compare with the 4% balance?

True or False: With compound growth, an account earns the same dollar amount of interest every year.

Nia withdraws each year's interest instead of leaving it invested. What happens to her future compound growth?

Ava saves $100 each year from ages 20–29. Blake saves the same $100 each year from ages 30–39. Both earn the same return until 65. Why can Ava finish with more?

Two students each invest one $500 deposit at the same rate and withdraw at age 60. Maya deposits at 20; Devon deposits at 30. Whose balance should be larger?

Rosa and Theo each contribute $2,000 total and earn the same annual return. Rosa finishes contributing at 25, while Theo finishes at 35; both withdraw at 65. Which statement is correct?

Jalen can invest $1,000 today or wait five years and invest $1,000 at the same return. If both withdraw on the same date, which choice gives more time for compounding?

Use the balance curve. At which labeled age does the early deposit first exceed $600?

Use the graph. Between which consecutive years is the dollar increase in the balance greatest?

Use the saving-plan table. Both students contribute the same amount each year and withdraw at 65. Who has the longer period for deposits to compound?

Use the table. Both accounts earn the same return until age 60. Which plan has the cost of starting late?

The table shows equal yearly contributions and the same return. Which saver has contributed for the same number of years but has more years after contributing to compound?

Use the table. If each person deposits $300 once and earns the same rate, whose $300 remains invested longer before withdrawal?

Two accounts both pay a stated 6% annual rate on a $1,000 deposit. Account A compounds once a year; Account B compounds monthly. After several years, which account has the larger balance?

A class compares two equal $400 deposits at 8% annually. One is made now and one is made ten years later; both are withdrawn at the same date. What creates the difference in their ending balances?

At 10% compound growth, a table starts with $100. What belongs in the year-2 blank?

A $200 deposit compounds annually at 5%. What is the year-3 balance in the table?

A $500 balance earns 10% annually and stays invested. Complete the year-2 table entry.

A $1,000 deposit earns 20% compound growth each year. What is the year-2 balance?

At 25% annual compound growth, the table shows an account's balance over time. What belongs in the blank?

A $800 deposit compounds at 10% annually. What is the year-3 balance?

A $1,000 deposit earns 10% annually. Complete the year-3 balance in the table.

A $300 account earns 20% compound growth yearly. What is the balance after year 3?

A $250 deposit grows at 10% annually. What should replace the year-2 blank?

A $600 deposit compounds annually at 5%. What is the year-2 balance?

A $1,000 account earns 50% compound growth each year. Complete the year-2 table entry.

A $400 deposit earns 10% annually. What is the year-4 balance in the table?