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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.

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What is the formula for calculating Simple Interest?

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

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What does 'P' represent in the Simple Interest formula?

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P represents the principal, which is the initial amount of money borrowed or deposited.

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If you invest $1000 at a 5% simple interest rate for 2 years, how much interest will you earn?

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You will earn $100 in interest.

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How do you calculate the total amount after interest is added?

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Total Amount = Principal + Interest.

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What is the interest earned on a $2000 investment at 3% simple interest for 4 years?

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The interest earned is $240.

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If Store A sells a TV for $500 with 8% interest for 2 years, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $500 + ($500 * 0.08 * 2) = $580.

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If Store B sells the same TV for $550 with 5% interest for 2 years, what is the total cost?

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Total cost = $550 + ($550 * 0.05 * 2) = $605.

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What is the difference in total cost between Store A and Store B?

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Store A costs $580 and Store B costs $605, so the difference is $25.

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What is the balance on an account with $5000 at 6% simple interest for 9 months?

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The balance is $5225.

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