Explanation
The interest that would be earned annually is given by the formula
[tex]\begin{gathered} I=\frac{PRT}{100} \\ where\text{ p=deposit=\$500} \\ r=rate=2.5\text{\%} \\ t=time=2years \end{gathered}[/tex]Therefore;
[tex]I=\frac{500\times2.5\times2}{100}=5\times2.5\times2=25\text{ dollars}[/tex]Answer: 25 dollars