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The rules of rounding are completely different for decimals compared to whole numbers. 

Merle Fonda opened a new savings account. She deposited $40,000 at 10 percent compounded semiannually. At the start of the fourth year, Merle deposits an additional $20,000 that is also compounded semiannually at 10 percent. At the end of 6 years, the balance in Merle’s account is: (Solve using the financial calculator. Select the best answer.)

The net price equivalent rate should be rounded to nearest hundredth. 

Proceeds of a simple discount note equals the amount borrowed less bank discount.

 Simple interest loans are usually more than one year.

The LCD of 6/20, 9/5, 7/50 and 3/4: 

A video game sells at Arnolds for $14.99. Arnolds marks the game up at 40 percent of the selling price. The cost of the video game to Arnold is:

Sally Ray borrowed $38,000 to buy a new Hummer. Assuming an interest charge of $4,100, what will be her monthly payment if she takes 25 months to repay the loan? Assume the loan is repaid in equal payments.

Lisa Wolf has 20 1/8 days of vacation per year at Walmart. To date she has taken 4 1/2 in January, 3 1/4 in February, and 4 1/8 days in March. How much more vacation time is Lisa entitled to?

Shawn Reedy borrowed $17,000 on a 120-day, 12% note. After 65 days, Shawn paid $2,000 on the note. What is the adjusted balance after the partial payment?  Use ordinary interest.