Question

An account earns simple interest.

Answer 1

The formula for simple interest is given by

I=PRT

We are given P=$1500

R=4% or 0.04

T=5 years

plugging them in the equation I=PRT , we get

I =1500*0.04*5 = 300

so interest is $300

Amount =P+I

Amount =1500+300 =1800

Amount $1800