Simple Interest Lesson

Simple Interest

Question #1

Ivan deposits $5,000 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 5% per year. How much interest will he be paid in the first 3 years?

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Ivan deposits $5,000 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 5% per year. How much interest will he be paid in the first 3 years?

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Ivan deposits $5,000 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 5% per year. How much interest will he be paid in the first 3 years?

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Ivan deposits $5,000 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 5% per year. How much interest will he be paid in the first 3 years?

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Correct Answer: 750

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Question #2

Maria deposits $300 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 6% per year. How much interest will she be paid in the first 5 years?

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Maria deposits $300 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 6% per year. How much interest will she be paid in the first 5 years?



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Maria deposits $300 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 6% per year. How much interest will she be paid in the first 5 years?

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Maria deposits $300 into an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 6% per year. How much interest will she be paid in the first 5 years?

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Correct Answer: 90

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Question #3

Jessica borrowed $500 from a bank for 2 years and was charged simple interest. The total interest that she paid on the loan was $70. As a percentage, what was the annual interest rate of her loan?

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Jessica borrowed $500 from a bank for 2 years and was charged simple interest. The total interest that she paid on the loan was $70. As a percentage, what was the annual interest rate of her loan?

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Jessica borrowed $500 from a bank for 2 years and was charged simple interest. The total interest that she paid on the loan was $70. As a percentage, what was the annual interest rate of her loan?

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Jessica borrowed $500 from a bank for 2 years and was charged simple interest. The total interest that she paid on the loan was $70. As a percentage, what was the annual interest rate of her loan?

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Correct Answer: 7

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Question #4

Felipe invested in a savings bond for 6 years and was paid simple interest at an annual rate of 3%. The total interest that he earned was $540. How much did he invest?

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Felipe invested in a savings bond for 6 years and was paid simple interest at an annual rate of 3%. The total interest that he earned was $540. How much did he invest?

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Correct Answer: 3000

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Question #5

Chris borrowed $8,000 from a lender that charged simple interest at an annual rate of 7%. When Chris paid off the loan, he paid $1,680 in interest. How long was the loan for, in years?

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Chris borrowed $8,000 from a lender that charged simple interest at an annual rate of 7%. When Chris paid off the loan, he paid $1,680 in interest. How long was the loan for, in years?

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Correct Answer: 3

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Question #6

To be able to go on a trip to South America, Ann decides to save for 4 years. She opens a savings account with $300. The account pays simple interest at an annual rate of 5%. She doesn't make any more deposits. What will the total amount in the account be (including interest)?

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To be able to go on a trip to South America, Ann decides to save for 4 years. She opens a savings account with $300. The account pays simple interest at an annual rate of 5%. She doesn't make any more deposits. What will the total amount in the account be (including interest)?

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Correct Answer: 360

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Question #7

Josh deposits $5,000 into an account that pays simple interest at an annual rate of . He does not make any more deposits. He makes no withdrawals until the end of years when he withdraws all the money. What will the total amount in the account be (including interest)?

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Josh deposits $5,000 into an account that pays simple interest at an annual rate of . He does not make any more deposits. He makes no withdrawals until the end of years when he withdraws all the money. What will the total amount in the account be (including interest)?

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Correct Answer: 6200

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