Answer: $2,252
Explanation:
First City Bank amount after 12 years;
= Amount + (Amount * rate * Number of years )
= 11,500 + ( 11,500 * 5% * 12)
= $18,400
Second City Bank using Compound interest
= 11,500 * ( 1 + 5%) ^ 12
= $20,652
Difference = 20,652 - 18,400
= $2,252