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To be able to buy a new computer, Donna decides to save for 2 years. She opens a savings account with $700. The account pays simple interest at an annual rate of 6%. She doesn't make any more deposits.

Answer the following questions.
(a) How much total interest will Donna earn?
(b) What will the total amount in the account be (including interest)?

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Answer:

a) $84

b) $784

Explanation:

a) Interest = Principle × Rate as a decimal × Time in years:

I = 700 × 0.06 × 2 = 84

b) Total Amount = Principle + Interest:

A = 700 + 84

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