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What is the simple interest on ₱100,000 at 8% per year for 5 years?

  1. ₱140,000
  2. ₱8,000
  3. ₱4,000,000
  4. ₱40,000

Answer

D. ₱40,000

Solution

I = Prt = ₱100,000 × 0.08 × 5 = ₱40,000.

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