document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=61370>Question 61370</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A principal of $5000 was invested in a savings account for 4 years.  If the interest earned for the period was $400, what was the interest rate?   </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Interest = Principal * rate * time<BR>\n" );
document.write( "400 = 5000*r*4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1/50=r<BR>\n" );
document.write( "r=2/100<BR>\n" );
document.write( "r=2%<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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