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PLEASE EXPLAIN YOUR REASONING!!

If a loan is $2,000.00 at 12 percent annual interest and the loan was made on June 15 and due on December 15, what is the ordinary interest?

A. $72.00
B. $24.00
C. $120.00
D. $240.00​

User Predrag
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Answer:

$120.00

Explanation:

User Pedram Behroozi
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Answer:

$120.00

Explanation:

2000/100 = $20 = 1%

20x12 = $240 = annual intrest = 12m

June 15 - December 15 = 6m

240/2 = $120 for half a year intrest!

User Eric Smalling
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