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 is calculated using the formula: I = P * r * t, where I is the interest, P is the principal, r is the rate (as a decimal), and t is the time in years.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How do you calculate Simple Interest?

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Simple Interest (I) is calculated using the formula: I = P * r * t, where P is the principal amount, r is the annual interest rate (in decimal), and t is the time in years.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Convert 5% to decimal.

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0.05

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If you invest $200 at a 4% interest rate for 3 years, how much interest will you earn?

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$24

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

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Principal amount (the initial amount of money invested or borrowed).

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What does the 'r' in the interest formula represent?

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The annual interest rate, expressed as a decimal.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the total amount after earning simple interest?

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Total Amount = Principal + Interest.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If the principal is $500 and the interest earned is $30, what is the total amount?

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$530

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the time period in years if you have 24 months?

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2 years.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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

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$1,300.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3