2. Seven years ago, a sum of money deposited in a savings account that gave a 12% simple interest. The accumulated amount today is RM16650. Using S=P(1+rt). No use excel. a) How much is the initial saving? (RM9048.91) b) How many years from today will the savings amount to RM26640. (5)

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2. Seven years ago, a sum of money deposited in a savings account that gave a 12% simple interest. The accumulated amount today is RM16650. Using S=P(1+rt). No use excel. a) How much is the initial saving? (RM9048.91) b) How many years from today will the savings amount to RM26640. (5)
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