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John borrowed $20,000 from Beth. He pays $500 per month in interest. What is the percentage interest rate?

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Answer: 2.5%

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that John borrowed $20,000 from Beth and that he pays $500 per month in interest.

The percentage interest rate would be calculated thus:

= Amount paid as interest / Amount borrowed × 100

= 500/20000 × 100

= 2.5%

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