Background Info: Tom needs money to pay for education expenses, and he finds a personal loan. The loan would require him to repay the principal in one lump sum after three years.

Loan Option A

Principal: $9,000

Type of Interest: Simple Interest

Interest Rate: 11%

Rate of Accrual: Once per year

Use the formula for simple interest.

A=(P)(r)(t)

Remember, A refers to the interest accrued.

Calculate the total interest Tom would pay, in addition to paying back his $9,000 in principal.