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Find the annual simple interest rate. I = $18, P = $150, t = 6 years

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Answer:

Explanation:

2% is the answer

User Cristian Ivascu
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Answer:

  • 2%

Explanation:

Use this formula for interest:

  • I = Ptr, where I - interest, P- principal, t- time, r - interest rate

Substitute values and solve for r:

  • 18 = 150*6*r
  • r = 18/900
  • r = 2/100
  • r = 2 %