Alice earned $622.50 in interest on her savings in the bank. Before interest, the account had $12,450. What is the approximate percent she earned in interest?Select one of the options below as your answer: A. 3% B. 5% C. 7% D. 10%

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Alice earned $622.50 in interest on her savings in the bank. Before interest, the account had $12,450. What is the approximate percent she earned in interest?Select one of the options below as your answer: A. 3%  B. 5%  C. 7%  D. 10%

anonymous · Answer

total: 622.50 +12450 =13072.50$  percent she earned is $$\frac{622.50}{13072.50}=0.0476 =4.76%..........\approx 5%$$

anonymous · Answer

$$\approx5 $$ %