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Compound Interest Calculator

In this activity, you will think about all of the elements of the formula for compound interest so that the formula makes natural sense. You will be asked to build a spreadsheet (not too complex) that calculates the value of an investment given certain parameters. If you change the inputs, then the value changes accordingly. It is is very satisfying when it works. Once done, you can check it with a quick quiz and...

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