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Student Loans — Quiz

Question 8 • Financial Algebra/Mathematics

Using the formula I=P×r×t , calculate the interest accrued if Olivia borrowed $⁢9,000 at an annual interest rate of 4% for 1.5 years without making any payments.

Answer
A
720 dollars
B
540 dollars
C
600 dollars
D
360 dollars

Explanation

Use I = P × r × t, with the rate written as a decimal: 4% = 0.04. Then I = 9,000 × 0.04 × 1.5 = 540. Olivia accrued 540 dollars in interest, so the correct choice is A, 540 dollars.

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