SOLUTION: Janice has a savings account that has increased in value over 12months from $8765 to $9006.04. What is the annual percent interest earned over the 12 month period? I tried to mi

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Question 859705: Janice has a savings account that has increased in value over 12months from $8765 to $9006.04. What is the annual percent interest earned over the 12 month period?
I tried to mimic the examples shown in my book but it doesn't come out right. I checked my answer in the back of the book but I get something else and its just confusing me now. I would really appreciate some help...

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since you need the annual interest over one year, the following equation must hold where is the annual interest rate expressed as a decimal.



Simply solve for

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