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document.write( "In the formula, i = prt:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "i = interest<BR>\n" );
document.write( "p = principle<BR>\n" );
document.write( "r = rate<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = time\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "135 = 1,000(.045)(t) {substituted into formula and changed 4.5% to .045}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "135 = 45t {multiplied on right side}<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = 3 years {divided both sides by 45}  <BR>\n" );
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