Raul deposited $3000 into a bank account that earned simple interest each year. After 3.5 years, he had earned $262.50 in interest.

If no money was deposited into or withdrawn from the account, what was the annual interest rate?

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Angelique Duke

17 July, 18:02

Raul deposited $3000 into a bank account that earned simple interest each year. After 3.5 years, he had earned $262.50 in interest.

If no money was deposited into or withdrawn from the account, what was the annual interest rate?

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Haylie Ibarra · Answer 1

Simple interest earn

i = Prt

r = i / (Pt)

r = 262.50 / (3000 * 3.5)

r = 262.5 / 10,500

r = 0.025

0.025 = 25/1000 = 2.5%

answer: annual interest rate is 2.5%

Charlie Ochoa · Answer 2

Because he stop put money in the bank in that why he got 262.50

Raul deposited $3000 into a bank account that earned simple interest each year. After 3.5 years, he had earned $262.50 in interest.If no money was deposited into or withdrawn from the account, what was the annual interest rate?

Raul deposited $3000 into a bank account that earned simple interest each year. After 3.5 years, he had earned $262.50 in interest.

If no money was deposited into or withdrawn from the account, what was the annual interest rate?