R4 000 is invested for 3 years at 9% p.a. simple interest. What is the accumulated amount?
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Correct answer: A.
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Answer
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Why not the others: : compound interest was used instead of simple interest. : this is the interest only, not the accumulated amount. : interest was added for one year only.
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