Alicia deposits $900 in the bank and earns 6% interest each year. How much interest will she have earned in 5 years?

$54
$270
$108
$45

1 answer

If simple interest (not compounded)
0.06 * 900 = 54
54 * 5 = 270

It is not compounded because that would yield more, which is not one of your choices.