Problema Solution

800 invested at r% per annum simple interest for a period of 3 years yields 168. Calculate the value or r.

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Using the formula for simple interest:

I = P*r*t

knowing that:

P = $800

t = 3 years

I = $168

we have:

800*r*3 = 168

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r = 0.07 or 7%