Final answer:
Mary's initial deposit cannot be determined exactly from the given options as the calculated initial deposit using the provided simple interest is $41.67. However, this result does not match any of the provided answer choices which indicates there might be an error in the provided question or missing information. So, the best answer is e, none of them.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves calculating the initial deposit needed to achieve a future balance under simple interest conditions. Assuming Mary withdrew $405 at the end of 3 years from a savings account with a 4% simple interest rate, we can find out how much money was initially deposited. The simple interest can be found using the formula I = P × r × t, where I is the interest, P is the principal amount (initial deposit), r is the annual interest rate, and t is the time in years.
Since the interest earned is $5 (as specified in the provided information), we can set up the equation based on the simple interest formula:
5 = P × 0.04 × 3
Solving for P, we have:
5 = P × 0.12
Thus, P = $41.67. Since this is not an available option, there may be a mistake in the question or the pertinent information might be missing.
So, the best answer is e, none of them.
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Save nested a certain amount of money in a savings account paying 4% simple interest per year. when she withdrew her money at the end of 3 years v much money did mary place in the savings account. a) $100
b) $200
c) $300
d) $400
E) none of them