Teresa has just opened a NOW account that pays 3.50% interest. If she maintains the account at the required minimum balance of

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$500 for the next 12 months, how much interest will she earn?

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nataly862011 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-27T04:37:54+03:00

Answer:

She will earn $17.50.

Explanation:

Interest earned is the amount of interest earned on the a deposited amount in a saving amount on simple interest.

Balance in the account = $500

Interest rate = 3.5%

Interest earned = Average balance x Interest rate

Interest earned = $500 x 3.50%

Interest earned = $500 x 0.035

Interest earned = $17.50

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