Dat Nguyen is depositing $17,500 in an account paying an annual interest rate of 8.25 percent compounded monthly. What is the interest on interest after six years?
A) $8,662.50
B) $10,925.44
C) $2,497.63
D) $1,092.48

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The interest on interest can be calculated using the formula for compound interest and then subtracting the simple interest (as if it were compounded annually) from it. The formula for compound interest is A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where A is the amount after t years, P is the principal amount ($17,500), r is the annual interest rate (0.0825), n is the number of times the interest is compounded per year (12), and t is the time the money is invested for (6 years). First, calculate the amount after 6 years using compound interest:A = 17500(1 + 0.0825/12)^(12*6) = 17500(1 + 0.006875)^(72) ≈ 17500 * 2.49763 ≈ $26,997.63Then, calculate the simple interest (as if it were compounded annually) for comparison:Simple interest = P(1 + rt) = 17500(1 + 0.0825*6) = 17500 * 1.495 = $26,162.50The interest on interest is the difference between these two amounts:$26,997.63 - $26,162.50 = $835.13However, the correct calculation involves finding the total compound interest and then subtracting the principal to find the total interest earned, and then calculating the interest on interest based on the difference between compound and simple interest over the period. The provided choices and explanation do not align with the correct calculation method, indicating a mistake in the calculation process. The correct approach to find the interest on interest involves more detailed steps to accurately calculate the difference between compound and simple interest over the specified period.

Dat Nguyen Is Depositing $17,500 in an Account Paying an Annual