Question

I REALLY NEED HELP PLEASE

Vanessa deposited money into a bank account that earned 1.25% simple interest each year. After 1/2 year, she had earned $5.00 in interest on the account.

If no other money was deposited into or withdrawn from the account, how much was her initial deposit?

Answer 1

eight dollars was her initial deposit 
1.25/2
0.625
5/0.625

Answer 2

Answer:

The initial deposit is 800. :)