Juan took out a $20,000 loan for 146 days and was charged simple interest. The total interest he paid on the loan was $488. As a percentage, what was the annual interest rate of Juan's loan? Assume that there are 365 days in a year, and do not round any intermediate computations.

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Juan took out a $20,000 loan for 146 days and was charged simple interest.
The total interest he paid on the loan was $488.

As a percentage, what was the annual interest rate of Juan's loan?
Assume that there are 365 days in a year, and do not round any intermediate computations.

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