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Liza deposited ₱49,000 in one bank at 4% and ₱41,000 in another at 12% simple interest. What is the average (overall) rate of return per year?

  1. 8%
  2. 16%
  3. 8.64%
  4. 7.64%

Answer

D. 7.64%

Solution

Total interest = ₱1,960 + ₱4,920 = ₱6,880 on ₱90,000 → 7.64%.

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