When He Was 18,Gerald Put $100 into an Account at an Interest

question 297

Multiple Choice

When he was 18,Gerald put $100 into an account at an interest rate of 8 percent.He now has $171.38 in this account.For how many years did Gerald leave this money in his account?

• A) 5 years
• B) 6 years
• C) 7 years
• D) 8 years

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of hyaline cartilage where growth in length of the long bones occurs.

Zone of Proliferation

A region in growing bone where cartilage cells are produced and divide, contributing to bone lengthening.

Zone of Calcification

A region in bone growth where cartilage cells are replaced by bone, contributing to bone hardening.

Flat Bones

Flat bones are bones whose principal function is either extensive protection or the provision of broad surfaces for muscular attachment; examples include the skull, ribs, and pelvis.