FLASHCARD | Calculating Simple Interest

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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

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the amount of money borrowed or deposited

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Starting money = $350.
Interest rate = 2.5%
Time = 3 years.
How much interest?

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$26.25

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Ann puts $300 in a bank account earning 4% interest. How much will she earn in interest in 1 year?

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12

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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Jerry borrowed $4,000 for 5 years at 6% simple interest rate. How much interest is that?

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$1,200

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Ann puts $300 in a bank account earning 4% interest. How much will she earn in interest in 1 year?

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12

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you are calculating the simple interest and you are given the time in months, how can you find the time in years? Options: Add 12 to the months, divide the months by 12, multiply 12 times the months, You cannot change it to months.

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divide the months by 12

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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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What does the "I" in the interest formula stand for? Options: Principal, Interest, Rate, Time

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Interest

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Maria borrowed $3,000 at a simple interest rate of 4% per year. How much did she have to repay after 4 years?

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$3,480

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3