document.write( "Question 325051: $20,000 is invested at 16% per year for 3 months. How much interest is earned on the investment?\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I've tried 16% divided by 12 = 1 4/12 *3 = 2 1/3 is that right?
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I = PRT is the formula you need. \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "3 months = 3/12 or 1/4 years\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I = (20,000)(0.16)(1/4)\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I = $800\r
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