Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 485: 76

Answer

The rate is 5%.

Work Step by Step

$A=P(1+r)^t$ $882=800(1+r)^2$ $882 \div 800= (1+r)^2$ $1.1025=(1+r)^2$ $1.05=(1+r)$ $r=0.5$ The rate is 5%.
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