Medium data structure and algorithm practice puzzle.
Given a starting amount, a yearly rate as a decimal, and a number of years, return the final amount, rounded to 2 decimals. Each year, multiply the amount by (1 + rate). Interest earns interest, so growth speeds up over time, and the last year adds more than the first.
Solve it three ways: snap the jigsaw pieces together, fill in the blanks, or type it from scratch against the tests. This one is free.
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