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Personal Savings and Consumer Credit: Part Two — Test

Question 16 • Advanced Financial Algebra

Gemma invests $500 in a bond with a simple interest rate of 2.5% annually. Determine the missing values for the 5th and 6th year in the table. Year Principal ($) Interest Earned ($) Total Value ($) 5 500 62.5 5th year total value 6 500 75 6th year total value

Answer
A
The 5th year total value is 562 point 5 0 dollars and the 6th year total value is 575 dollars.
B
The 5th year total value is 537 point 5 0 dollars and the 6th year total value is 550 dollars.
C
The 5th year total value is 512 point 5 0 dollars and the 6th year total value is 525 dollars.
D
The 5th year total value is 62 point 5 0 dollars and the 6th year total value is 575 dollars.

Explanation

With simple interest, the total value is the original principal plus the interest earned. For the 5th year, $500 + $62.50 = $562.50; for the 6th year, $500 + $75 = $575. Choice D gives both totals.

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