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Solve Percent Applications · Example 11

Eduardo noticed that his new car loan papers stated that with a 7.5% interest rate, he would pay $6,596.25 in interest over 5 years. How much did he borrow to pay for his car?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.2 Solve Percent Applications · Example 11

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