3 The bank statement opposite shows transactions over a one-month period for a savings account that earns simple interest at a rate of 3% per annum calculated on the minimum monthly balance. Date Transaction Debit Credit Balance 1 May 650.72 6 May Coles 447375 204.90 445.82 19 May Salary 795.55 1241.37 1 June 1241.37 a What is the monthly interest rate? b How much interest is earned in this month? Give answer to the nearest cent.
3 The bank statement opposite shows transactions over a one-month period for a savings account that earns simple interest at a rate of 3% per annum calculated on the minimum monthly balance. Date Transaction Debit Credit Balance 1 May 650.72 6 May Coles 447375 204.90 445.82 19 May Salary 795.55 1241.37 1 June 1241.37 a What is the monthly interest rate? b How much interest is earned in this month? Give answer to the nearest cent.
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The bank statement opposite shows transactions over a one-month period for a
savings account that earns simple interest at a rate of 3% per annum calculated on
the minimum monthly balance.
Date
Transaction Debit Credit
Balance
1 May
650.72
6 May
Coles 447375
204.90
445.82
19 May
Salary
795.55
1241.37
1 June
1241.37
a
What is the monthly interest rate?
b
How much interest is earned in this month? Give answer to the nearest cent.
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