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Jonathan puts $400 in a bank account. each year the account earns 6% simple interest. how much interest will be earned in 5 years?

a. $1,200
b. $12
c. $12,000
d. $120

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I= 400×0.06×5
I=120,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Answer: The answer is D)$120

Step-by-step explanation: The correct answer is $120. You would multiply the amount of money by the interest rate by the number of years. So we have I = 400·0.06·5 which is $120.

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