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After 6 years, Federico earned $1485 in simple interest from a cd into which he initially deposited $ 9000. What was the annual interest rate of the cd?

A. 2.75% B.5.5% C. 8.25 D.11%

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Answer:

2.75% is the answer for apex

Explanation:

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The formula for simple interest is:
I=Prt
I=interest earned
P= principal
r= rate in decimal form
t= time in years
I=Prt
1485=9000(r)(6)
1485=54000r
Divide by 54000:
0.0275=r
Change to percent form:
r=2.75%
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