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 of a loan or investment, based on a fixed percentage over a specific period of 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 Simple Interest is: SI = P * r * t, where SI is the simple interest, P is the principal amount, r is the rate of interest (in decimal), and t is the time (in years).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

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$480

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Calculate the Simple Interest on a loan of $1000 at an interest rate of 8% per year for 2 years.

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$160

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Determine the total value of an investment of $2000 at a 3% simple interest rate for 10 years.

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$2600

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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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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$75

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If you invest $1000 at an interest rate of 4% per year, how much Simple Interest will you earn after 3 years?

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$120

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does 'rate of interest' mean?

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The rate of interest is the percentage at which interest is calculated on the principal amount, usually expressed annually.

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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, typically measured in years.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B