Question 1136637
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For <U>simple interest</U>


    10350 = P*0.09*5,


where P is the principal (original amount), 0.09 = 9% and 5 = 5 years.


From the equation,  P = {{{10350/(0.09*5)}}} = 23000 dollars.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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