document.write( "Question 72129: Kevin earned $165 interest for 1 year on an investment of $ 1500. At the same rare, what amount of interest would be earned by an investment of $2500?\r
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NO! I'M AFRAID THE 4% ANSWER IS NOT CORRECT.
\n" ); document.write( "165/1500=.11 OR 11% INTEREST FOR 1 YEAR. SO FOR AN INVESTMENT OF
\n" ); document.write( "2500*.11=$275 INTEREST FOR 1 YEAR.
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