Karen has $8,500 to invest for 3 years. She can earn simple interest at a rate of 4.5% per year, or interest compounded annually at a rate of 4.5% per year. Which method of earning interest should she choose, simple or compound, and how much more interest will she earn using this method?

What is the volume of a cardboard box that measures 1 inch by 5 inches by 7 inches? the volume of the cardboard is cubic inches. enter your answer as the number that correctly fills in the blank in the previous sentence. if necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth, like this: 42.5