I don't care about getting the answers but rather a step-by-step explanation for this problem: A simple interest, 8-month loan of $3,000 has an annual interest rate of 9.3%. Determine the following values. (For the first answer blank, enter an exact number. For the second answer blank, enter a number. For the third answer blank, enter an exact number as an integer, fraction, or decimal.)


P = $

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Find the amount of interest paid (in dollars) on this loan. (Enter an exact number.)

I = $


Calculate the maturity value (in dollars) of this loan. (Enter an exact number.)

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