A retired couple invested $8000 in bonds at a simple interest rate of 8%. At the end of one year, how much interest did they receive on their investment?

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Formula :

Simple interest =( P × R × T)/100

Here, P = $8000

R = 8%

T = 1 yr

So, S.I. = $8000 × 8 × 1/100

= $640

 

Thus, couple received $640 as interest on investment.