Jen deposited $750 in her savings account. The account earns 2% simple interest per year. She has the money in her account for 2

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2 years ago

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4 months. How much money did she earn in simple interest?

1 answer:

cluponka [151] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-27T23:36:17+03:00

Answer: $30

Step-by-step explanation:

She has the money in her account for 24 months which is 2 years.

Simple interest is formula is:

A = P (1 + rate * no. of periods)

= 750 * ( 1 + 2% * 2)

= $780

She started with $750 and now has $780.

Earnings in simple interest :

= 780 - 750

= $30