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Giselle deposited $3500 into a savings account for which simple interest is calculated monthly. If her $3500 grew to $3514 after 1 month, what is the yearly interest rate on Giselle's account?

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A=p(1+rt)

3514=3500(1+(1/12)r)

Solve for r

r=0.048*100=4.8%

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