Simple Interest

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What is the formula for simple interest?

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does the P stand for in the formula for simple interest?

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principal

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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This is the formula for simple interest. What does the I stand for?

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interest

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the principal for the problem? Options: 4.5%, 2 years, 0.045, $500

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$500

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the rate for this problem? Options: $2,800, 6.25%, 1 year

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6.25%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What must you do to the rate before you can plug it into the formula? (6.25%)

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change it to a decimal

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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David invests $10,000 in a savings account that pays 3.5% simple interest. If David makes no withdrawals or deposits to the account, how much will be in the account after 7 years?

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I = 10000 x 0.035 x 7

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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What would be the balance in the account represented by this table?

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$2,500

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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$825.00

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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Travis invests $25,000 in a savings account that pays 2.75% simple interest. How much interest does he earn each year?

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$687.50

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