Simple interest

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

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Principal

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the formula for calculating simple interest?

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Simple Interest = Principal × Rate × Time

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you deposit $1000 at a 5% interest rate for 3 years, how much interest will you earn?

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$150

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the meaning of 'Principal' in the context of simple interest?

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The initial amount of money deposited or borrowed before interest.

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If you earn $30 in interest from a principal of $600 over 2 years, what is the interest rate?

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2.5%.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How does time affect the amount of simple interest earned?

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The longer the time period, the more interest is earned.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you borrow $2000 at an interest rate of 6% for 4 years, how much total interest will you pay?

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$480.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the relationship between interest rate and simple interest earned?

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Higher interest rates result in more interest earned.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you want to find the principal amount from the interest earned, which formula would you use?

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Principal = Simple Interest / (Rate × Time)

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What happens to the total amount paid back if the interest rate increases?

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The total amount paid back increases.

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CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.9