You are investing $5,000 and can invest for 2 years or 3 years at 1.75% and 1.25% interest rates, respectively. Which earns more interest?

Respuesta :

Answer:

You will make an earning of $1 million dollers

Step-by-step explanation:

Investment of $5000 for 3years at the rate of interest 1.25% earns more interest amount.

What is simple interest?

"Simple interest is defined as the amount of interest which is given on a principal amount with fixed rate of interest and time period."

Formula used

Simple interest = (P × R × N) / 100

P = Principal

R = Rate of interest

T = Time period

According to the question,

Given,

Principal = $5000

Rate of interest = 1.75%

Time = 2years

Substitute the value in the formula we get,

Simple interest = (5000 × 1.75 × 2) / 100

                         = $175

Principal = $5000

Rate of interest = 1.25%

Time = 3years

Substitute the value in the formula we get,

Simple interest = (5000 × 1.25 × 3) / 100

                         = $187.5

Interest amount after 3 years is greater than 2years interest amount.

Hence, investment of $5000 for 3years at the rate of interest 1.25% earns more interest amount.

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