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document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A loan of $3500 was made for two years.  The simple interest paid was $595.  What was the interest rate?  My answer is 8.50% is thiss right. thanks </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "595=(3500)(2)(r)<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".085=r<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(.085)(100)= 8.5%  </SPAN>\n" );
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