Find the amount of interest earned on R 5 000 invested for 5 years at 9 % per annum simple interest.


5 000.09


R 200 000


R 5 000


R 2 250


R 11 111

R 2 250

Interest = Principal x Rate x Time
Interest = 5000 x 0.09 x 5
Interest = 2250

Therefore, the amount of interest earned is R 2 250.