Jon invests $4,100 into an account that pays 5 percent simple interest each year. What is the total balance in the account after 3 years?

Simple interest is calculated as principal × rate × time: $4,100 × 0.05 × 3 = $615 in interest. Add the interest to the original $4,100, giving a total balance of $4,715, choice D.

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