Simple Interest

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Jane received $875 from her graduation party. She put the money in a bank with a 4% simple interest rate. How much interest will she have earned after 7 years?

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$245

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Ethan borrowed $2,190 for a new dirt bike. He will pay the money back in 3 years with a simple interest rate of 2.5%. How much interest will he pay?

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$164.25

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Colton borrowed $17,240 at a simple interest rate of 8.25% for 5 years. How much total will he have paid?

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$ 24,351.50

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Stefan borrowed $8,950 for an engagement ring at a 6.85% simple interest rate for 6 years. How much total will he have paid?

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$12,628.45

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Veronica took out a 48 month loan of $5,500 at a simple interest rate of 3.25%. How much total will she pay?

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$ 6,215.00

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City Bank offers a 4.75% simple interest rate, while First National offers 3.9%. If Tom wants to set up a new account with $500, how much more money will he earn in interest at City Bank over First National after 12 years?

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$51

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Jonah earned $150.36 in interest on an account that earns 1.4% simple interest over 12 years. What was the principal amount?

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$895

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Scott took out a 72 month loan for $35,000 to purchase a new boat. If Scott paid $8,925 in simple interest, what was the interest rate?

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4.25%

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Abby earned $600 this past summer babysitting. She decided to put this money in a bank that earns a 5% simple interest rate. How many years will it take to double her initial deposit?

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20

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Miles is buying a new computer for $1,150. He is considering two credit options. Option A offers a 3 year loan with a 10% simple interest rate while Option B offers a 5 year loan with a 6.5% simple interest rate. Which is the better option and how much will he save?

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Option A; $28.75