1.   Jerry borrowed $3,900 to purchase a used car. He will be paying $137.80 for the next 30 months. Find the simple interest rate on the loan.
    A. 2.4% B. 3.6%
    C. 5% D. 6%
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  2.   Cynthia opened a savings account with $1,250.00.The account pays 4.5% interest annually. If no transactions are made, how much will Cynthia have in her savings account in 3 years?
    A. $168.75 B. $1,418.75
    C. $1,081.25 D. $1,264.06
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  3.   James has a bank account with $500.00 that collects 2.875% interest annually. How much will be in James' account after 24 months if no transactions are made?
    A. $28.75 B. $3,375.00
    C. $528.75 D. $471.25
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  4.   Find the simple interest to the nearest cent on $527.86 at 3.99% for 7.5 years.
    A. $157.96 B. $369.90
    C. $147.43 D. $685.82
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  5.   Dakota borrowed $4,200 to buy furniture. He will be paying $108.50 per month for the next 48 months. Find the simple interest rate for his loan.
    A. 6% B. 10%
    C. 12% D. 8%
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