IN MATH: n. as defined below.

IN ENGLISH: 1. n. a quantity. 2. n. result of all effects. EX. What amount do we have left? 3. v. to add all the effects. EX. The inheritance didn't amount to much.

APPLICATION: See list 200.

1. Compute the amount in the bank when a principal of $400 is deposited at 5% annual interest for 3 years.

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