1.   Martha deposited $400 in a savings account. The account earns 7.15% interest annually. If she does not deposit or withdraw any money for 30 months, how much will she have in her account.
    A. $610 B. $471.50
    C. $71.50 D. $210
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  2.   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. 6% D. 5%
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  3.   Each month, a credit card company charges an annual interest rate of 14.9% on the unpaid balance of the account. Mrs. Jones pays $200 of her $950 balance. If she does not charge any other items, find the amount of interest she will pay next month.
    A. $141.55 B. $9.31
    C. $11.80 D. $111.75
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  4.   Find the total amount in the account to the nearest cent if $900 is deposited in an account with an annual interest rate of 6.25% for 7 months.
    A. $1,293.75 B. $932.81
    C. $32.81 D. $393.75
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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. 12% B. 8%
    C. 10% D. 6%
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