Maya deposits $500 in her savings account and earns a simple interest of 5 percent. What will be the balance in her account after two years?

A. $1,000
B. $550
C. $600
D. $577.50
E. $527.50

Respuesta :

Answer:

B. $550

Explanation:

[tex]A = p(1 + \frac{r}{100} ) {}^{n} \\ = 500(1 + \frac{5}{100} ) {}^{2} \\ = 550 \: dollars[/tex]