Raul deposited $3000 into a bank account that earned simple interest each year. after 3.5 years, he had earned $262.50 in interest. if no money was deposited into or withdrawn from the account, what was the annual interest rate?

Usan threw a softball 42 yards on her first try and 5112 yards on her second try. how much farther did she throw the softball on her second try than her first? express your answer in feet and inches. 9 ft 12 in. 28 ft 12 in. 28 ft 6 in.