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. $1833.60
    C. $5433.60 D. $633.60
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  2.   What is the interest earned on a $348 investmant at % for
9 months?
    A. $16.97 B. $22.62
    C. $11.31 D. $15.08
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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. $10,569.46 B. $8,018.21
    C. $56,127.46 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. $569.80 B. $946.00
    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. $85.20 B. $100.00
    C. $106.50 D. $266.25
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