1.   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. $134.78 B. $464.23
    C. $733.78 D. $772.91
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  2.   What is the interest earned on a $348 investmant at % for
9 months?
    A. $16.97 B. $11.31
    C. $15.08 D. $22.62
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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. $531.51
    C. $8,018.21 D. $10,569.46
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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. $294.80
    C. $946.00 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. $85.20 B. $266.25
    C. $100.00 D. $106.50
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