Q13 Una has €20,000 to deposit into a savings account that pays 4% compound interest per year, for 3 years. Use the table below to show the value of her savings at the end of the 3rd year.
Compound Interest Year 1
2 3
Workings
Balance at Start of the Year
€20,000
Interest Earned (4%)
Balance at End of the Year
Why Households Borrow
Q14 The Keogh household’s washing machine has broken down. They do not have enough savings to repair or replace it. Explain two reasons why a household may decide to borrow.
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Q15 Dervla wants to take out a loan to buy a car. Identify three factors Dervla should consider before borrowing the money.