i am new to algebra, could some just explain this the last part of the example? i am trying to work out the interest thanks in advance
$14000 investment % .04 9 over 12 months
hope this makes sense the answer is $420 but i cant see how to get to this figure
14000 * .04 * 9over12 months

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i am new to algebra, could some just explain this the last part of the example? i am trying to work out the interest thanks in advance
$14000 investment % .04   9 over 12 months
hope this makes sense the answer is $420 but i cant see how to get to this figure
14000 * .04 * 9over12 months

anonymous · Answer

is the rate 0.049=4.9%?

anonymous · Answer

hi kid nice to hear from you again, must have taken a bang on the head over night lol

anonymous · Answer

lol. yes sir

anonymous · Answer

4% for 9 months

anonymous · Answer

the calculation you have is for the Simple Interest.

phi · Answer

type this into google
14000 * .04 * 9/12=

anonymous · Answer

and it does come out to $420

phi · Answer

it does for me

anonymous · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=14000*.04*9%2F12

anonymous · Answer

@mybaby55 did you get it right?

anonymous · Answer

you gave it too much to bear and it is breaking up with you.. lol

phi · Answer

yup and your English isn't that great either .