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If you receive $\$ 500$ in simple interest on a loan that you made for $\$ 10,000$ for five years, what was the interest rate you charged?
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We know that the total interest received over 5 years is $500. So, the annual interest is $500 divided by 5 years, which equals $100 per year. Show more…
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