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QuizMultiple Choice

Bankruptcy

Question 10 • [PERFIN] Personal Finance, Sem 2 (26-27)

Lucas spends $83.42 in additional interest and charges on monthly payments as the result of a prior bankruptcy. If Lucas been able to save this money for the year and then put it into a savings account earning 1.8% simple interest, how much money could he have in savings after 3 more years?

Answer
A
$1,649.72
B
$1,055.10
C
$1,019.06
D
$1,001.04

Explanation

Lucas would save $83.42 × 12 = $1,001.04 over one year. At 1.8% simple interest for 3 years, the interest would be $1,001.04 × 0.018 × 3 = $54.06. Adding the interest to the savings gives $1,055.10, choice B.

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