Simple Interest Practice

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What is Simple Interest?

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Simple Interest is the interest calculated on the principal amount only, without compounding. It can be calculated using the formula: Simple Interest = Principal × Rate × Time.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the formula for calculating Simple Interest?

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The formula for calculating Simple Interest is: SI = P × R × T, where SI is Simple Interest, P is the principal amount, R is the rate of interest per year (in decimal), and T is the time in years.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If a person borrows $1200 at an interest rate of 7% per year for 5 years, what is the Simple Interest?

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The Simple Interest is $420.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Calculate the Simple Interest on a principal amount of $500 at an interest rate of 5% per year for 3 years.

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The Simple Interest is $75.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the total value of an investment of $1800 at a 2.5% simple interest rate for 20 years?

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The total value of the investment is $2700.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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If $1000 is invested at an interest rate of 4% per year, what is the Simple Interest earned after 3 years?

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The Simple Interest earned is $120.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Find the Simple Interest on a loan of $2000 at an interest rate of 6% per year for 4 years.

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The Simple Interest is $480.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does 'Principal' mean in the context of Simple Interest?

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does 'Rate' mean in the context of Simple Interest?

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Rate refers to the percentage of interest charged on the principal amount, usually expressed as an annual rate.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does 'Time' refer to in the Simple Interest formula?

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Time refers to the duration for which the money is borrowed or invested, measured in years.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B