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Find the exact simple interest (365-day year) on ₱22,000 at 12% for 90 days.

  1. ₱660
  2. ₱237,600
  3. ₱650.96
  4. ₱2,640

Answer

C. ₱650.96

Solution

I = ₱22,000 × 0.12 × 90/365 = ₱650.96.

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