Percentages are ratios of an amount compared to 100. The percent change of an old to new value is equal to 100% x \({ new - old \over old }\).
Alex loaned Roger $1,500 at an annual interest rate of 5%. If no payments are made, what is the interest owed on this loan at the end of the first year?
| $75 | |
| $105 | |
| $49 | |
| $126 |