A bank account has a beginning balance of $560.00. After 6 months, the balance in the account has increased to $572.60. What int

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erest rate is being earned annually on this account?
2.20%
.045%
2.25%
4.5%

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trasher [3.6K] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-13T05:11:35+03:00

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Answer:

D. 4.5%.

Step-by-step explanation:

Interest earned in 6 months = 572.6 - 560 = $12.60.

As a percentage this is (12.60 * 100) / 560

= $ 2.25%.

So the annual interest is 2 * 2.25

= 4.5%.