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MF.RN.8 Standard MF-014-A09-V04

Solve discount, markup, tax, tip, and simple interest style percent problems.

Check reasonableness in a percent application

Problem

An account earns \(4\%\) simple interest on \(\$300\) for \(\text{one}~\text{year}\). A student says the interest is \(\$4\) and the final amount is \(\$304\). Is the claim correct? Find the interest and final amount.

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Curriculum context
Standard
MF.RN.8
Category
Rational Numbers
Domain
Percents
Objective
Solve discount, markup, tax, tip, and simple interest style percent problems.
Problem type
Check reasonableness in a percent application