1.   Find the interest earned if $580 is placed in a savings account at 4.8% simple interest for years.
    A. $69.60 B. $48.72
    C. $27.84 D. $14.50
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  2.   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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  3.   What is the interest earned on a $348 investmant at % for
9 months?
    A. $16.97 B. $11.31
    C. $22.62 D. $15.08
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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. $294.80 B. $946.00
    C. $589.60 D. $569.80
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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. $100.00 B. $266.25
    C. $85.20 D. $106.50
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