Simple Interest

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What is Simple Interest?

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Simple Interest is a method of calculating the interest charged or earned on a principal amount over a specific period of time, typically expressed as a percentage.

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What is the formula for calculating Simple Interest?

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The formula for Simple Interest is: I = P * r * t, where I is the interest, P is the principal amount, r is the rate of interest per year, and t is the time in years.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If Abby earned $600 and wants to double her money at a 5% interest rate, how long will it take?

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It will take 20 years to double her money.

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How do you calculate the total amount paid back on a loan with Simple Interest?

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Total Amount = Principal + Interest, where Interest is calculated using the formula I = P * r * t.

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Stefan borrowed $8,950 at a 6.85% interest rate for 6 years. How much total will he pay back?

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He will pay back $12,628.45.

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What is the principal amount in a Simple Interest calculation?

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The principal amount is the initial sum of money borrowed or invested before interest.

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Colton borrowed $17,240 at an 8.25% interest rate for 5 years. What is the total amount he will pay?

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He will pay a total of $24,351.50.

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What does the interest rate represent in Simple Interest?

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The interest rate represents the percentage of the principal that is charged as interest over a specific period of time.

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If Scott paid $8,925 in interest on a $35,000 loan, what was the interest rate?

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The interest rate was 4.25%.

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Ethan borrowed $2,190 at a 2.5% interest rate for 3 years. How much interest will he pay?

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He will pay $164.25 in interest.

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