The principal that must be deposited is $8,571.43.
Simple interest is interest that is earned only on the principal deposited. The formula that can be used to determine the principal is:
Interest / (interest rate x time) = principal
Principal = $300 / (0.0175 x 2)
Principal = $300 / 0.035
Principal = $8,571.43
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