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₱15,000 is deposited at 4% simple interest per year. How much will it amount to after 5 years?

  1. ₱3,000
  2. ₱18,000
  3. ₱15,600
  4. ₱18,250.79

Answer

B. ₱18,000

Solution

I = ₱15,000 × 0.04 × 5 = ₱3,000. Amount = ₱15,000 + ₱3,000 = ₱18,000.

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