Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned that starting early creates massive advantages through compound interest. Now let's practice working with these powerful concepts.

Engagement Message

Ready to see compound interest in action?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Let's calculate compound growth. Maria saves $200 per month starting at age 22. She earns 8% annual returns and retires at 62.

Maria's Retirement Calculation:

  • Monthly savings: [[blank:$200]]
  • Years of saving: [[blank:40]] years
  • This early start gives her the power of [[blank:compound]] interest

Suggested Answers

  • $200
  • 40
  • compound
  • simple
  • 30
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

Two friends start saving the same amount but at different ages. Which scenario results in MORE money at retirement?

A. Saving $150/month from age 25-65 (40 years) B. Saving $300/month from age 35-65 (30 years)
C. They end up with exactly the same amount D. It depends on their investment choices

Suggested Answers

  • A - Correct
  • B
  • C
  • D
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Let's practice identifying smart vs. delayed saving strategies. Swipe each approach based on whether it maximizes compound interest benefits:

Labels

  • Left Label: Maximizes Growth
  • Right Label: Misses Opportunity

Left Label Items

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