Percentages are ratios of an amount compared to 100. The percent change of an old to new value is equal to 100% x \({ new - old \over old }\).
Ezra loaned Bob $100 at an annual interest rate of 7%. If no payments are made, what is the interest owed on this loan at the end of the first year?
| $45 | |
| $7 | |
| $12 | |
| $28 |