Work out Compound Interest
Compound interest adds earned interest back to the balance so later periods can earn interest on previous interest.
Formula: A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt); Interest = A β P
A calculator can make the arithmetic faster, but the assumptions still matter. Check whether the result is a percentage, currency amount, ratio, or rate before comparing it with another figure.
Use the displayed formula as a quick audit trail when checking a result or explaining it to someone else.