simple Interest

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What does the P in I = PRS mean?

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Principal

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What is the formula for calculating simple interest?

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I = PRT (Interest = Principal x Rate x Time)

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you have a principal of $1000, a rate of 5%, and a time of 3 years, what is the interest earned?

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$150

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Convert 5% to a decimal.

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.05

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What is the time in years for 24 months?

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2 Years

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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If Jenna borrowed $5,000 for 3 years and paid $1,350 in interest, what was her rate of interest?

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9%

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What is the interest earned on a principal of $200 at a rate of 5% over 2 years?

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$20

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does the R in I = PRT represent?

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Rate of interest (as a decimal)

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does the T in I = PRT represent?

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Time (in years) for which the money is borrowed or invested

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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If you invest $1,000 at a 4% interest rate for 5 years, how much interest will you earn?

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$200

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3