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. $1833.60 B. $5433.60
    C. $1358.40 D. $633.60
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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. $745.87 B. $104.13
    C. $1058.25 D. $208.25
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  3.   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. $278.59 B. $23.22
    C. $4.11 D. $49.30
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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. $589.60 B. $569.80
    C. $946.00 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. $85.20 B. $106.50
    C. $100.00 D. $266.25
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