Questions: What is the simple interest paid on 1800 at 5% for 4 years? Round your answer to the nearest cent.
Transcript text: What is the simple interest paid on $1800 at 5% for 4 years? Round your answer to the nearest cent.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Calculate the simple interest
Simple interest is calculated using the formula: I = P * r * t, where I is the interest, P is the principal, r is the rate, and t is the time. In this case, P = $1800, r = 5% = 0.05, and t = 4 years. I = 1800 * 0.05 * 4