Question

Andre is saving money for college. He had $1,500 in his account. At the end of the year the bank adds 3% to the balance to his account.

Why does his account have $1,545 now?

1.Sales tax

2.markup

3.interest

4.gratuity(tip)

5.markdown(discount)

6.commission

Answer 1

3: interest
interest is the increase amount per year to the initial amount of money deposited into the bank acc. so there was a 3% increase in the $1,500 making andre have $1,545 at the end of the year

Answer 2

3. Banks use interest in order to make a cut of the money.