2. Wilson estimates that it will cost $85,000 to send his two year old son to ASU in 16 years. He currently has $9,000 to deposit in an account. What simple interest rate would he need so that $9,000 grows into $85,000 in 16 years? Round to the nearest percent. 85000 76000=(9000)(r)(16) 6000 10000r I=76000 nr 9000

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2. Wilson estimates that it will cost $85,000 to send his two year old son to ASU in 16 years. He
currently has $9,000 to deposit in an account. What simple interest rate would he need so that
$9,000 grows into $85,000 in 16 years? Round to the nearest percent.
85000
I=76000
p=9000
V=?
76000=(9000)(r)(16)
9000
t=16
76000
= 144000r
76000 7
14400 144000
7-811
Transcribed Image Text:2. Wilson estimates that it will cost $85,000 to send his two year old son to ASU in 16 years. He currently has $9,000 to deposit in an account. What simple interest rate would he need so that $9,000 grows into $85,000 in 16 years? Round to the nearest percent. 85000 I=76000 p=9000 V=? 76000=(9000)(r)(16) 9000 t=16 76000 = 144000r 76000 7 14400 144000 7-811
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