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Elsa opens an account to save money for a family vacation. the account earns an annual interest rate of 4% 4 % . she earns $37 $ 37 in simple interest after 6 6 months.

Sagot :

Amount while opening account at rate of 4% for 6 months and earn simple interest $37 is $1850.

As given,

Simple interest amount earned by Elsa = $37

Annual interest rate R= 4%

Time T =6 months

Let P be the principal amount she put while opening account

Simple interest = (P × R × T) / 100

⇒37 ={P × 4 × (6/12)}/100

⇒P =(37 × 100) / 2

     = $1850

Therefore, amount while opening account at rate of 4% for 6 months and earn simple interest $37 is $1850.

The complete question is:

Elsa opens an account to save money for a family vacation. The account earns an annual interest rate of 4%. She earns $37 in simple interest after  6 months. How much money did she put in the account when she opened it?

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