Question

Which sentence from the paragraph helps you understand the meaning of "interest"?

A
If a Roman managed to save up some money, he could make much more money by lending it out.
B
Twelve-percent interest was the average charge for loans.
C
In other words, if a person borrowed 100 dollars, he had to pay back 112 dollars.
D
For quick emergency loans, interest could reach 50 percent.

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

it sounds more like a question, which sounds more as if you are "interested" in this topic/sentence. :)