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QuizMultiple Choice

Growth and Decay Factors

Question 6 • 2025-2026 GSP Mathematical Reasoning for Decision Making

You started to plan for your retirement 2 years ago by investing into a individual retirement account (IRA). You deposited $2,520 dollars over the two year period and your money grew to $2,850 over that same period. Determine, by what percent, did your money grow by for the two year period. Round your answer to the nearest percent.

Answer
A
1.13%
B
1.3%
C
13%
D
130%

Explanation

The money increased by $2,850 − $2,520 = $330. Divide the increase by the original deposit: $330 ÷ $2,520 ≈ 0.131, or about 13% when rounded to the nearest percent. The correct choice is c. 13%.

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