Mitchell has been given the option of either paying his $800 bill now or settling it for $816 after 1 month (30 days). If he chooses to pay after 1 month, find the simple interest rate at which he would be charged.

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Mitchell has been given the option of either paying his $800 bill now or settling it for $816 after 1 month (30 days). If he chooses to pay after 1 month, find the simple interest rate at which he would be charged.
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