Calculating Simple Interest

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Emilio borrows $1200 from a bank with 8% simple interest per year. How much will he have to pay back total in 2 years?

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$1392

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Principal = $500
Interest rate =5%
Time = 5 years
What is the interest earned?

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125

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Dan borrowed $2,000 for 6 months at 12% annual simple interest rate. How much interest is that?

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$120

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does the t represent in the simple interest formula I=Prt?

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Time, in years

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Convert 18 months to years.

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1.5 Years

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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Write the decimal as a percent: 0.37

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37%

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What does the "I" in the interest formula stand for?

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Interest

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does the "r" in the interest formula stand for?

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rate

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Convert the rate given as a percent (%) to a ______ before using it in the simple interest formula.

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decimal

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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The principle in the simple interest formula I=Prt is

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the amount of money borrowed or deposited

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3