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What is multi-step interest?

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Multi-step interest refers to the calculation of interest over multiple periods, where the interest earned in one period is added to the principal for the next period's interest calculation.

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Define principal in the context of interest calculations.

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Principal is the initial amount of money that is invested or loaned, before any interest is added.

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What is the formula for calculating simple interest?

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The formula for calculating simple interest is: Interest = Principal × Rate × Time.

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How does compound interest differ from simple interest?

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Compound interest is calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods, while simple interest is only calculated on the principal.

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What is the formula for compound interest?

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The formula for compound interest is: A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where A is the amount of money accumulated after n years, including interest, P is the principal, r is the annual interest rate, n is the number of times that interest is compounded per year, and t is the number of years.

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Explain the term 'interest rate'.

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The interest rate is the percentage of the principal charged as interest for a specific period, typically expressed annually.

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What does 'time' refer to in interest calculations?

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In interest calculations, 'time' refers to the duration for which the money is invested or borrowed, usually measured in years.

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If you invest $1000 at an interest rate of 5% for 3 years, what is the simple interest earned?

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Simple Interest = Principal × Rate × Time = $1000 × 0.05 × 3 = $150.

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How do you calculate the total amount after 3 years with compound interest if the principal is $1000, the rate is 5%, and interest is compounded annually?

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Total Amount = A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) = $1000(1 + 0.05/1)^(1*3) = $1000(1.157625) = $1157.63.

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What is the difference between annual and monthly compounding?

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Annual compounding means interest is calculated once a year, while monthly compounding means interest is calculated every month, leading to more interest earned over time.