1.   Find the interest earned if $580 is placed in a savings account at 4.8% simple interest for years.
    A. $14.50 B. $48.72
    C. $69.60 D. $27.84
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  2.   An appliance store will sell televisions on credit with no payment due for 1 year from the date of purchase. What is the total cost of a $599 television after 1 year if the store charges 22.5% simple interest and no payments are made?
    A. $464.23 B. $733.78
    C. $134.78 D. $772.91
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  3.   What is the interest earned on a $348 investmant at % for
9 months?
    A. $22.62 B. $15.08
    C. $16.97 D. $11.31
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  4.   If you take out a loan for $550 at 7.2% simple interest and make no payments for 6 months, how much do you owe total?
    A. $569.80 B. $946.00
    C. $589.60 D. $294.80
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  5.   If you buy a necklace for $400 on your credit card, which charges 21.3% simple interest, how much interest will be added after 15 months?
    A. $106.50 B. $85.20
    C. $266.25 D. $100.00
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