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Jenny's parents deposit $15,000 for her college tuition in an account with a 3% simple interest rate. How long will it take to earn $3600 in interest?

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User Ismail H
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3% = 0.03

$15,000 *.03 = $450

$450 * 8 = $3,600

answer: 8 years
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