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An account has a principal of $500 and a

simple interest rate of 3.3%. How much interest
would be earned after 3 years?

An account has a principal of $500 and a simple interest rate of 3.3%. How much interest-example-1
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Answer:

$49.50

Explanation:

Simple interest formula => interest = principal x rate x time period

interest = 500 x .033 x 3 years

interest = 49.50

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