Petra Has Forgotten the Rate of Simple Interest She Earned

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Short Answer

Petra has forgotten the rate of simple interest she earned on a 120-day term deposit at Scotiabank. At the end of the 120 days, she received interest of $327.95 on her $21,000 deposit. What rate of simple interest was her deposit earning?

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Budget Line

A graphical depiction of all possible combinations of two goods that can be purchased with a fixed amount of income, given their prices.

Indifference Map

A graphical representation in microeconomic theory of a consumer's preferences, showing different combinations of goods among which the consumer is indifferent.

Total Utility

The complete pleasure or advantage an individual obtains from the consumption of a specific amount of products or services.

Budget Line

A graphical representation of all possible combinations of two goods that an individual can afford, given their income and the prices of the goods.