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Mike's grandmother opened a savings account in Mike's name and deposited some money into the account. The account pays an annual simple interest rate of 4%. After 10 years, the interest earned on the account was $2,000. How much money did Mike's grandmother deposit in the account?

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Answer:

3500!

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User Manojadams
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Interested earned :
10 years = $2000
1 year = $2000 ÷ 10 = $200

Interest = 4%

4% = $200
1% = $200 ÷ 4 = $50
100% = $50 x 100 = $5000

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Answer: She deposited $5000.
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