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 Monty $1,000 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?
| $98 | |
| $50 | |
| $9 | |
| $42 |