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. $633.60
    C. $1833.60 D. $5433.60
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  2.   Determine the amount of interest owed after 2 years on a $850 loan at % if no payments are made.
    A. $1058.25 B. $104.13
    C. $745.87 D. $208.25
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  3.   If you invest $7,593 in an account that pays 5.6% simple interest, and you leave all of the money in the account, what is the balance of the account after 7 years?
    A. $56,127.46 B. $8,018.21
    C. $10,569.46 D. $531.51
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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. $946.00 B. $569.80
    C. $294.80 D. $589.60
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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. $100.00 B. $106.50
    C. $266.25 D. $85.20
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