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24.Julie borrowed $3,500 for 3 years at 7½% simple interest rate.

How much interest is that?
A$735
B$787.50
C$810
D$812.50
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User Sinha
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Answer:

  • $787.5 = Interest

Solution:

Let's use PRT/100 to find the simple interest.

  • 3500 x 7.5 x 3/100 = Interest
  • → 35 x 7.5 x 3 = Interest
  • → 35 x 7.5 x 3 = Interest
  • → $787.5 = Interest

Hence, the simple interest is $787.5.

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