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the cost of interest of a $3,000 loan at 12% interest per year is $720. what is the term length for this loan in years?

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To determine the term length of the loan, we need to calculate the interest paid per year and then divide the total interest ($720) by the interest paid per year.

The interest paid per year can be calculated using the formula: Interest = Principal * Rate.

Let's denote the term length as "T" (in years). The principal amount is $3,000, and the interest rate is 12% or 0.12.

Interest Paid Per Year = Principal * Rate

Interest Paid Per Year = $3,000 * 0.12

Interest Paid Per Year = $360

Now, to find the term length (T), we divide the total interest ($720) by the interest paid per year ($360).

T = Total Interest / Interest Paid Per Year

T = $720 / $360

T = 2 years

Therefore, the term length for this loan is 2 years.

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