If $40,000 is deposited in a savings account paying interest of 4% compounded annually, what amount will be in the account at the end of 5 years?
A) $32,878
B) $48,000
C) $48,620
D) $48,666

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The future value of the investment can be calculated using the formula for compound interest: $ A = P(1 + r)^n $, where $ P = 40,000 $, $ r = 0.04 $, and $ n = 5 $. Plugging in these values, $ A = 40,000(1 + 0.04)^5 = 40,000(1.2166529) \approx 48,666 $.

If $40,000 Is Deposited in a Savings Account Paying Interest