Suppose $20,000 is invested into an account where interest is compounded annually. After 30 years the balance is $99,679. What was the interest rate as a percent? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth of a percent. Interest Rate = %

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Suppose $20,000 is invested into an account where interest is
compounded annually. After 30 years the balance is $99,679.
What was the interest rate as a percent?
Round the answer to the nearest hundredth of a percent.
Interest Rate =
%
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose $20,000 is invested into an account where interest is compounded annually. After 30 years the balance is $99,679. What was the interest rate as a percent? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth of a percent. Interest Rate = %
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