Meredith borrows $12,560 and pays 2% simple interest each year for 4 years. What is the total amount of interest that she will pay on the loan?

Meredith borrowed $12,560 with simple interest of 2% each year, now, it took her 4 years to pay this amount. Let's solve for the total amount she paid including the interest.

=> 12 560 *.02 = 251.2 per year

=> 251.2 * 4 = 1004.8 dollars for 4 years.

=> 1004.8 + 12 560 = 13 564.8 dollars.