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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the simple interest if the principal is $4,000, the rate is 5 1/2%, and the investment period is 30 months.

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

if i recall I = Prt right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

the formula for interest = principal x rate x time

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

therefore interest = 4,000 x 0.055 x 30 note: 5 1/2 % = 5.5 % = 0.055

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@lgbasallote

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What did you get for an answer?

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

i dont have a calculator sorry...try it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I did and it came out wrong. :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I did this..

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

maybe you need to turn 30 months into years?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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