Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 485: 75

Answer

The rate is 20%.

Work Step by Step

$A=P(1+r)^t$ $4320=3000(1+r)^2$ $4320 \div 3000 = (1+r)^2$ $1.4=(1+r)^2$ $1.2=1+r$ $r=0.2$ The rate is 20%.
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