1. **State the problem:** Bryn takes out a loan of 800 pounds with compound interest at 28% per year. We need to find how much Bryn will owe after 14 years.
2. **Formula for compound interest:**
$$ A = P \times (1 + r)^t $$
where:
- $A$ is the amount owed after $t$ years,
- $P$ is the principal (initial loan),
- $r$ is the annual interest rate (as a decimal),
- $t$ is the time in years.
3. **Identify values:**
- $P = 800$
- $r = 0.28$
- $t = 14$
4. **Substitute values into the formula:**
$$ A = 800 \times (1 + 0.28)^{14} = 800 \times (1.28)^{14} $$
5. **Calculate $(1.28)^{14}$:**
$$ (1.28)^{14} \approx 32.919 $$
6. **Calculate the amount owed:**
$$ A = 800 \times 32.919 = 26335.2 $$
7. **Round to the nearest penny:**
$$ \boxed{26335.20} $$
**Answer:** Bryn will owe approximately 26335.20 pounds after 14 years.
Compound Interest B2124A
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