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If the simple interest on ​$7,000 for 7 years is ​$2,940​, then what is the interest​ rate?

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I (Interest) = $1,440.60

Step-by-step explanation:

First, converting R (rate) percent to r a decimal r = R/100 = 2.94%/100 = 0.0294 per year, then, solving our equation.

I = 7000 x 0.0294 x 7 = 1440.6
I = $1,440.60

The simple interest accumulated on a principal of $7,000.00 at a rate of 2.94% per year for 7 years is $1,440.60.
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~~~~~~ \textit{Simple Interest Earned} \\\\ I = Prt\qquad \begin{cases} I=\textit{interest earned}\dotfill & \$2940\\ P=\textit{original amount deposited}\dotfill & \$7000\\ r=rate\to r\%\to (r)/(100)\\ t=years\dotfill &7 \end{cases} \\\\\\ 2940=7000((r)/(100))(7)\implies \cfrac{2940}{7000(7)}=\cfrac{r}{100}\implies \cfrac{3}{50}=\cfrac{r}{100} \\\\\\ 300=50r\implies \cfrac{300}{50}=r\implies \stackrel{\%}{6}=r

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