document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=919885>Question 919885</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Jerry invested $5000 in a savings account with simple 3 years. If the interest earned from the account is $600, find the rate. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "I(t) = P*r*t<BR>\n" );
document.write( "600 = 5000*r*3<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "200 = 5000r<BR>\n" );
document.write( "r = 200/5000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "r = 4/100 = 0.04 = 4%<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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