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Miguel borrowed $1,800 for 2 years and ended up paying $180 in simple interest what was the interest rate

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180 = 1800 x 2 x i
180 = 3600 i
i = 180 / 3600
i = 0.05
i = 5%

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interest rate was 5%
User Joel Reid
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It was 10% 1,800 ÷10 =180.
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