document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=63457>Question 63457</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( "400=5000*R*4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "400=20000R<BR>\n" );
document.write( "R=400/20000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "R=.02 OR 2% INTEREST RATE.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "PROOF<BR>\n" );
document.write( "400=5000*.02*4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "400=400 </SPAN>\n" );
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