MathXL for School: Practice & Problem Solving 3.6.PS-18
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Dakota earned $10.50 in interest in Account A and $15.75 in interest in Account B after 21 months. If
the simple interest rate is 4% for Account A and 3% for Account B, which account has the greater
principal? Explain.
Which account has the greater principal? Select the correct answer below and fill in the answer boxes
to complete your choice.
O A. Account B because the principal for Account B is $ and the principal for Account A is $
OB. Account A because the principal for Account A is $ and the principal for Account B is $
OC. Both accounts have the same principal. The principal for both accounts is $
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