document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=88589>Question 88589</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have this problem could someone help thank you.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "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( "Period T = 4 yrs\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Interest = $400\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "So rate R = 100I/(P*T)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "           = 100*400/(5000*4)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "           = 2%\r<BR>\n" );
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