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Tammi deposited $520 into a bank account that earned simple interest each year. After 5 years, she had earned $156 in interest.

No money was deposited into or withdrawn from the account.

What was the annual interest rate?

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User Zhengbli
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Answer:

The first answer is correct and I have proof

Explanation:

Tammi deposited $520 into a bank account that earned simple interest each year. After-example-1
User Vignesh Pichamani
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Answer:

6%

Explanation:

$156/5 years = $31.20 per year

$31.20/$520 = .06

.06 x 100 = 6%

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