Karl invested his savings in a short-term fund that was offering a simple interest rate of 5% p.a. The maturity value of the investment at the end of 310 days was $22,602.44. a. Calculate the principal amount invested. Round to the nearest cent b. Calculate the interest earned during the period. Round to the nearest cent

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Karl invested his savings in a short-term fund that was offering a simple interest rate of
5% p.a. The maturity value of the investment at the end of 310 days was $22,602.44.
a. Calculate the principal amount invested.
Round to the nearest cent
b. Calculate the interest earned during the period.
Round to the nearest cent
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