Solve a word problem involving simple interest

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David borrowed $30,000 to start a business. Four years later, he repaid the $30,000 along with an interest of $1,260. What

was the annual interest rate? Round to two decimal places.

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2 February, 10:05

Solve a word problem involving simple interest

Question

David borrowed $30,000 to start a business. Four years later, he repaid the $30,000 along with an interest of $1,260. What

was the annual interest rate? Round to two decimal places.

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Faith Frank · Answer 1

Answer: 1.05%

Step-by-step explanation:

Principal = $30000

Time = 4 years

Rate = Unknown

Interest = 1260

Simple interest = PRT/100

1260 = (30000*R*4) / 100

Cross multiply

1260*100 = 120000R

126000=120000R

Divide both side by 120000

R = 126000/120000

R = 1.05%

Jocelyn Valencia · Answer 2

Jocelyn Valencia 2 February, 10:23

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1.05% do I need to show work?

Solve a word problem involving simple interestQuestionDavid borrowed $30,000 to start a business. Four years later, he repaid the $30,000 along with an interest of $1,260. Whatwas the annual interest rate? Round to two decimal places.

Solve a word problem involving simple interest

Question

David borrowed $30,000 to start a business. Four years later, he repaid the $30,000 along with an interest of $1,260. What

was the annual interest rate? Round to two decimal places.