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Tom borrowed $600 at 10% per year, simple interest, for 3 years. How much did he have to repay (principal + interest) at the end of the 3 year period?
Tom borrowed $600 at 10% per year, simple interest, for 3 years
Therefore
P =$600
r= 10%
time (t)= 3 years
The interest to pay is given by
Interest= ptr = $600 * 10% * 3
= $180
Total to repay=600 + 180 = $780
Tom repayvat the end of the 3 years total $780.
Total to repay
600 + 180 = $780