Frank invests $1,000 in simple interest investment account that pays 8% a year. After a number of years, he withdraws his balance of $2,200. Using the formula I = P r t, how many years was his money invested? 2.75 years
10 years
15 years
27.5 years

Solve the problem by making up an equation. a man could arrive on time for an appointment if he drove the car at 40 mph; however, since he left the house 15 minutes late, he drove the car at 50 mph and arrive 3 minutes early for the appointment. how far from his house was his appointment?