SOLUTION: Suppose that an individual paid $9,819.81 for a T-bill and collected $10,000 after 6 months. Assuming the interest earned was simple, what was the annual interest rate?

Question 832351: Suppose that an individual paid $9,819.81 for a T-bill and collected $10,000 after 6 months. Assuming the interest earned was simple, what was the annual interest rate?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
After 6 months the interest is
After 1 year the person would have
in interest,
so the annual interest rate is

3.67% interest

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