Question

Mia has an investment that is worth $12,000 after 4 years. If the initial investment was $8,000, what is the annual simple interest rate?

Answer 1

Answer: 12.5 %

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to apply the simple interest formula:  

I = p x r x t  

Where:  

I = interest (investment after interests - principal; 12000-8000=4000)

P = Principal Amount (initial invest)  

r = Interest Rate (decimal form)  

t= time  

Replacing with the values given  

4,000= 8,000 (x) 4

Solving for x :

4,000= 32,000x

4,000/ 32,000 =x

x= 0.125

Since the interest rate is in decimal form, we have to multiply it by 100 to obtain the percentage.

0.125 x 100 = 12.5 %

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