What is the least amount of principal you can invest at an 8% interest rate to...

Googs

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...earn at least $1000 in interest? What is the least amount of principal you can invest at an 8% interest rate to earn at least $1000 in interest in 3 years?(Round your answer to the nearest dollar.)
 

Robert

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depends...how often is it compounded? assuming annual compounding. it would be about $3,850 after three years at 8% compounded annually you'd have $4,849.89, so $1,000 in interest.
 
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