You borrow $500 from a family member and agree to pay it back in six months. Because you are part of the family, you are only being charged simple interest at the rate of 0.5% per month. How much will you owe after six months? How much is the interest?

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You borrow $500 from a family member and agree to pay it back in six months. Because you are part of the family, you are only being charged simple interest at the rate of 0.5% per month. How much will you owe after six months? How much is the interest?

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