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A lender uses a 365-day simple interest method. On a mortgage balance of $182,500 at 4.8% annual interest, approximately how much interest accrues per day?

Correct Answer

B) $24.00

Step 1: Annual interest = $182,500 × 4.8% = $8,760. Step 2: Daily interest = $8,760 ÷ 365 = $24.00. Using the stated 365-day simple interest method, the daily accrual is $24.00.

Answer Options
A
$30.00
B
$24.00
C
$60.00
D
$73.00

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