If the total amount paid to repay the loan is $2,000 after eight years, the account pays 10% as a compound interest rate annually. What was the initial loan amount?

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If the total amount paid to repay the loan is $2,000 after eight years, the account
pays 10% as a compound interest rate annually. What was the initial loan amount?
Transcribed Image Text:If the total amount paid to repay the loan is $2,000 after eight years, the account pays 10% as a compound interest rate annually. What was the initial loan amount?
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