If the principal is $5,000 and the interest rate is 10% for 2.5 years, what is the interest amount? $1,250 $2,500 $1,000 $12,500
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Step 1: The formula for simple interest is I = PRT, where I is the interest, P is the principal, R is the interest rate, and T is the time. Show more…
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