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. $464.23 B. $733.78
    C. $134.78 D. $772.91
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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. $1058.25
    C. $104.13 D. $208.25
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  3.   Find the interest earned if $278.50 is placed in a savings account at 9.5% simple interest for 3 years.
    A. $26.46 B. $28.50
    C. $79.37 D. $90.34
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  4.   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. $10,569.46 D. $8,018.21
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  5.   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. $589.60 D. $946.00
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