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Corey deposited $1,500 in a savings account that earns simple interest at 5.75%. What is the balance in his account at the beginning of the third quarter? a. $1,556.78 b. $1,528.13 c. $1,543.13 d. $1,612.
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Corey deposited $1,500 in a savings account that earns simple interest at 5.75%. What is the balance in his account at the beginning of the third quarter?

a. $1,556.78
b. $1,528.13
c. $1,543.13
d. $1,612.50

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C. $1,543.13
5.75% / 4 = 1.4375% For the four total quarters per year
1.4375% x 2 = 2.875% for the 2 complete quarters you do not get the interest at the beginning of the quarter
$1,500 x 0.02875 = $43.125 in interest
$1,500 + $43.13 = $1,543.13
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