Respuesta :
I believe that is compound interest because not only is it applying interest to the $500, but it is applying it to the money you were given after this year.
Answer:
The correct answer is Option D - simple interest.
Step-by-step explanation:
Simple interest formula is :
[tex]I= p\times r\times t[/tex]
p = 500
r = 8% or 0.08
t = 1
So,[tex]I=500\times0.08\times1[/tex] = $40
Making the total amount = [tex]500+40=540[/tex] dollars
So, this is Simple interest. The interest is earned on the principle amount and the next year $540 will be principle amount.