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To finance her community college​ education, Sarah takes out a loan for ​$3700. After a year Sarah decides to pay off the​ interest, which is 5​% of ​$3700. How much will she​ pay?

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So, to solve this, we use this equation:
3700 + 0.05(3700)
But, if we want to make it shorter:
1.05(3700)
Now you just multiply(you may want to use a calculator)
1.05(3700) = 3885
She will pay $3885
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