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I'm working on a calculus question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Problem 1: An initial amount of $500 accumulates to $581.25 after 5 years at a nominal rate of discount payable 4 times per year. The equivalent effective annual rate of interest is denoted i. Compute the accumulated value of $2000 invested for 18 months if the rate of simple interest is i per annum.