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To find the interest Maria will be paid in the first 3 years, we can use the simple interest formula:

\[
\text{Simple Interest} = P \times r \times t
\]

where:
- $ P $ is the principal amount (initial deposit) = $8000,
- $ r $ is the annual interest rate = 2% = 0.02,
- $ t $ is the time in years = 3.

### Calculation:
\[
\text{Simple Interest} = 8000 \times 0.02 \times 3
\]
\[
\text{Simple Interest} = 8000 \times 0.06
\]
\[
\text{Simple Interest} = 480
\]

### Answer:
Maria will be paid $480 in interest over the first 3 years.

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### Related Questions
1. What would the interest be if the rate was increased to 5%?
2. How much interest would Maria earn in 10 years at the same rate?
3. How would the interest amount change if the account offered compound interest instead?
4. What is the total balance in Maria's account after 3 years?
5. How does simple interest differ from compound interest?

### Tip
For longer investments, compound interest generally yields a higher return than simple interest.

Maria deposits $8000 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 2% per year. How much interest will she be paid in the first 3 years?

Learn how to calculate simple interest on a $8000 deposit at a rate of 2% per year. This problem demonstrates the use of the simple interest formula and is suitable for students in Grades 6-8. Find out how much interest Maria will earn over 3 years.

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