The rule of the simple interest is
[tex]I=\text{PRT}[/tex]P is the initial value
R is the annual rate in decimal
T is the time in years
Since the annual rate is 3.6%, then
[tex]\begin{gathered} R=\frac{3.6}{100} \\ R=0.036 \end{gathered}[/tex]Since his loan is $15,600, then
[tex]P=15600[/tex]Since the time is 78 days, then
[tex]T=\frac{78}{365}[/tex]Substitute them in the rule above
a)
[tex]\begin{gathered} I=15600(0.036)(\frac{78}{365}) \\ I=120.0131507 \end{gathered}[/tex]Round it to the nearest cents (2 decimal places)
I = $120.01
The interest will be $120.01
b)
To find the amount owed after 78 days add I and P
[tex]\begin{gathered} T=P+I \\ T=15600+120.01 \\ T=15720.01 \end{gathered}[/tex]The amount owed after 78 days is $15720.01