P200,000 was placed in a time deposit at x% compounded quarterly and was free of taxes. After exactly 5 years, the total interest earned was P120,000. What is the value of x? a.9.5%        c. 6.35% b. 8.21%     d. 7.12%

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P200,000 was placed in a time deposit at x% compounded quarterly and was free of taxes. After exactly 5 years, the total interest earned was P120,000. What is the value of x?

a.9.5%        c. 6.35%

b. 8.21%     d. 7.12%

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