Simple Interest

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What does the 'r' in the interest formula stand for?

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rate

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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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I = Prt, where I is interest, P is principal, r is rate, and t is time.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does 'P' represent in the simple interest formula?

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Principal (the initial amount of money).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What does 't' represent in the simple interest formula?

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Time, in years.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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If you invest $1,000 at a 5% simple 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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If you borrow $2,000 at a 6% simple interest rate for 2 years, how much total will you pay back?

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$2,480

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the total amount paid after borrowing $1,500 at 4% simple interest for 5 years?

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$1,800

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How do you calculate the total amount after applying simple interest?

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Total Amount = Principal + Interest.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you have $800 at 3% simple interest for 4 years, what is the interest earned?

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$96

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the total amount after investing $2,500 at 7% simple interest for 10 years?

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$4,250

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3