The graph shows the total amounts in two accounts with the same principal and annual interest
rate
After 45 years, how much more did the account with compound interest earn than the account
with simple interest?
compound interest
Total amount (dollars)
simple interest
OTT
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Number of years
O about $225
about $300
about $550
about $600