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0580/13 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 9: Simple Interest

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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Nerina invests $5400 at r% per year simple interest; after 3 years the interest totals $429.30. Calculate the value of r.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 15400 × 3 × r/100 = 429.30
  2. 2162r = 429.30
  3. 3r = 2.65

Answer2.65

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