SOLUTION: Marcy puts $500.00 in a bank account. Each year the account earns 5% simple interest. How much interest will be earned in five years?

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Question 548908: Marcy puts $500.00 in a bank account. Each year the account earns 5% simple interest. How much interest will be earned in five years?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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i= p*r*t
p=$500
r=5%=0.05
t=5
i=
i=500*0.05*5
$125