1.   If you invest $1200 in an account that pays 13.2% simple interest, what is the balance of the account after 4 years?
    A. $1358.40 B. $5433.60
    C. $633.60 D. $1833.60
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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. $733.78 B. $134.78
    C. $464.23 D. $772.91
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  3.   Determine the amount of interest owed after 2 years on a $850 loan at % if no payments are made.
    A. $1058.25 B. $208.25
    C. $745.87 D. $104.13
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  4.   Find the interest earned if you place $76.43 into an account that pays 21.5% simple interest, and leave it in for 3 months.
    A. $49.30 B. $4.11
    C. $278.59 D. $23.22
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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. $85.20 B. $100.00
    C. $266.25 D. $106.50
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