Math 79:

A bachelor who amassed a fortune by living simply left all his money to his cat after his death, The Ottawa Citizen reports.  David Harper, the shy and somewhat reclusive owner of Red the cat, died in March at the age of 79. 
He left an estate worth $1.5 million to his beloved tabby. If Red put the money in a savings account that paid 1% a year in interest, how much would Red have at the end of the year?


 

Answer

$1,515,000

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