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Jina opened a savings account with $600 and was paid simple interest at an annual rate of 3%. When Jina closed the account, she was paid $54 in interest. How long was the account open for, in years?

User John Rocha
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Answer:

3 years

have $600

interest $54

annual rate 3%

600 - 3% = 582 that is the money she has in bank without interest

600-582 = 18

54÷ 18= 3 years

User Shahzad Hassan
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Answer: The account has been open for 3 years

Explanation:

3% of $600 is 18

18*3 = 54

User Pak Ho Cheung
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