25.  If Al put $550 into his savings account at the bank.  The bank gives 2.5% simple interest on all savings accounts.  Al leaves his $550 in the bank for 8 years.  Using “M” for the total amount that will be in the bank at the end of 8 years, translate this problem into an algebraic equation.

 

 

A.    M = 550(.025)(8)

 

B.    M = 550 + 550(.025)(8)

C.    M = 550 + 2.5(8)

 

D.    M = 550 - 550(.025)(8)