Manhattan 5lb page no 371 q no 31

Amy deposited $1,000 into an account that earns 8% annual interest compounded every 6 months.
Bob deposited $1,000 into an account that earns 8% annual interest compounded quarterly.

If neither Amy nor Bob makes any additional deposits or withdrawals, in 6 months how much more money will Bob have in his account than will Amy have in hers?

Why is t=1/2? Thanks

What even is the question?

Amy deposited $1,000 into an account that earns 8% annual interest compounded every 6 months.
Bob deposited $1,000 into an account that earns 8% annual interest compounded quarterly.

If neither Amy nor Bob makes any additional deposits or withdrawals, in 6 months how much more money will Bob have in his account than will Amy have in hers?

What is t?

time period

because it’s asking amount after 6 months.

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