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Yinshy:

Marco deposited $500 in a savings account earning 4% interest over 5 years. What was the total amount of interest earned at the end of 5 years? A. $40 B. $50 C. $100 D. $200

Yinshy:

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Yinshy:

@Ultrilliam

Ultrilliam:

what's (4% of 500) * 5?

Yinshy:

40?

Yinshy:

so?

Yinshy:

aye @Ultrilliam

Ultrilliam:

no...

Yinshy:

i dont understand

Ultrilliam:

what's 4% of 500?

Yinshy:

i dont know how to figure that out

Yinshy:

@Ultrilliam

Ultrilliam:

one sec

Ultrilliam:

500/100*x where x = %

Ultrilliam:

so what's 500/100*4?

Yinshy:

20

Ultrilliam:

correct, now whats 20*x, where x = number of years

Yinshy:

100

Ultrilliam:

Correct!

Yinshy:

i have some more questions

Ultrilliam:

That's your answer.

Ultrilliam:

Ok, feel free to post em! ^_^

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