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ma. luisa paid the bank P 1,730 interest at 7% simple interest for 120 days. how much did ma luisa borrows SHOW YOUR SOLUTION ​

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The formula for the common interest of a loan of a principal P with a simple interest yearly rate r (in decimal form) adter n days is

[tex]I = Pr × \frac{n}{360} [/tex]

Substituting the formula with the given data we get

[tex]1730 = P × 0.07 \times \frac{120}{360} [/tex]

[tex]1730 = P × 0.07 \times 0.3333[/tex]

[tex]1730 = P × 0.02333[/tex]

Dividing both sides by 0.02333:

[tex] \frac{1730}{0.02333} = P[/tex]

[tex]P = 74142.86[/tex]

Answer: P 74,142.86