Simple Interest
The interest earned by an investment P for t years at an annual rate r is calculated as follows:
I = P.r.t
Chase deposits P = $8,825.05 into a savings account that pays r = 4.23% simple interest for t = 6 years.
Before applying the formula, convert the interest rate to decimal by dividing by 100:
r = 4.23% = 4.23/100 = 0.0423
Now calculate the interest earned:
I = $8,825.05 * 0.0423 * 6
I = $2,239.80
Chase will earn $2,239.80 interest