Answer:
2/3 can't be divided because it's in its lowest form so you can reduce it
Solution:
Principal =P= $ 7,500
Option A→(Simple interest)
Rate of interest= R=4%
Time(
)=4 years
Time(
)=6 years
Amount= Principal + Interest(Simple or compound interest)
Formula for Simple interest


Total amount after 4 years when interest is simple= 7500 +1200= $ 8700
Total amount after 6 years when interest is simple= 7500 +1800= $ 9300
Option B
Formula for amount(A) when interest is 3.15% compounded annually.



Total amount after 4 years when interest is compounded annually=$ 8491 (approx)
Total amount after 6 years when interest is compounded annually=$ 9034(approx)
Parallel line means the same slope
(8-1)/(-17-a)=(1-5)/(a+2)
so a is 18
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