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Yvonne put $4,000 in a savings account. At the end of 3 years, the account had earned $960 in simple interest.
How much does she have in her account at the end of 3 years?
At what annual simple interest rate did the account grow? Show your work.
How many more dollars would she have in her account if the interest rate were 1% greater? Show your work

Step-by-step explanation:

given:

savings account or the Principal = $4,000

interest earned in 3 years = $960

find:

1.  How much does she have in her account at the end of 3 years?

2. at what annual simple interest rate did the account grow?

3. How many more dollars would she have in her account if the interest rate were 1% greater?

solution:

1.  P + I = total in 3 years

=  $4,000 + $960

2. Annual simple interest:   I = P r t

where

I = interest = $960

P = Principal = $4,000

r = rate

plugin values into the formula:

$960 = $4,000 ( r ) 1 year

r = 0.08  ( 8 % )

so the annual simple interest = $4,000 ( 0.08 ) 1

3.  8% rate + 1% = 9%;    I = P r t

I = $4,000 ( 0.09 )3

I = $1080

so the difference = $1080 - $960

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