Richard McLean wants to invest $3,000 in an account paying annual interest of 5.25 percent compounded quarterly. What is the interest on interest after four years?
A) $695.98
B) $65.98
C) $630.00
D) $157.50

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The interest on interest is calculated by finding the total compound interest and subtracting the simple interest. The compound interest is $695.98, and the simple interest is $630.00, so the interest on interest is $695.98 - $630.00 = $65.98.

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