SOLUTION: you deposit $70 in a savings account that pays an annual interest rate of 3%. how much simple interest would you earn in 2.5 years?

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Question 636243: you deposit $70 in a savings account that pays an annual interest rate of 3%. how much simple interest would you earn in 2.5 years?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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You get 70 times 0.03 = 2.10 the first year, another 2.10 the second year, and 1.05 the last half year, altogether $5.25. Don't plan on retiring on this investment.

John

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