We invest $5500 in an account that pays simple interest of 3% each year. How much interest is earned after 10 years? The interest earned after 10 years is

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We invest $5500 in an account that pays simple interest of 3% each year. How much interest is earned after 10 years?

The interest earned after 10 years is
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Formula: The formula that represents the simple interest is:

I=PRT100

  • I is the interest.
  • P is the principle amount.
  • R is the percentage of simple interest.
  • T is the time period.

It is given that, $5500 is invested initially.

Hence, the principle amount is (in dollars):

P=5500

The percentage of rate of simple interest is:

R=3%

We have to find the interest after 10 years. Hence, the time period is 10 years.

T=10

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