An amount of $ 500 was borrowed for the period from January 10 to October 28, 1996 at 16% interest. a) Calculate the exact simple interest. b)  What is the total amount to be paid at the end of the period?

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An amount of $ 500 was borrowed for the period from January 10 to October 28, 1996 at 16% interest.

a) Calculate the exact simple interest.

b)  What is the total amount to be paid at the end of the period?

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