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$500 invested at 8% for 5 years

Future value

$735

Interest earned

$235

Total growth

46.9328%

Investing $500 at 8% compounded annually for 5 years grows to $735. That's $235 of compound interest earned on your original $500.

FV = $500 × (1 + 8%)^5

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