11/4 Interest

Starting money = $350.
Interest rate = 2.5%
TIme = 3 years.
How much interest?

• $7.50
• $26.25
• $87.5
• $262.50

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

The simple interest formula is I=Prt.  The P represents the principle.  The principle is ___________________.  

• the amount of money borrowed or deposited
• the percent interest for his year
• the amount taxed
• the amount the bank owes you for being a customer at their bank

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Jerry borrowed $4,000 for 5 years at 6% simple interest rate. How much interest is that?

• $800
• $1,000
• $1,200
• $1,500

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Julie borrowed $3,500 for 3 years at 7½% simple interest rate. 
How much interest is that?

• $800
• $787.50
• $810
• $812.50

Ann puts $300 in a bank account earning 4% interest.  How much will she earn in interest in 1 year?

• 4
• 8
• 12
• 16

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Principal = $800
Interest Rate = 3.5%
Time = 6 months
Find the interest earned.

• 14
• 140
• 168
• 16.80

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Malcolm borrowed $4,500 for 7 years at 5% simple interest rate. How much interest is that?

• $800

• $1,000

• $1,575

• $1,500

The simple interest formula is I=Prt. What does the I represent?

• Principle

• Interest

• Time

• Percent Rate

Beyonce went to the mall and saw a massage chair that she would have to take a loan out for $6500 to purchase.  The bank said that she could get a simple interest rate of 8% for 5 years.  What is the total amount that Beyonce will pay for the chair?

• $2600
• $910
• $9100
• $260

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

Emilio borrows $1200 from a bank with 8% simple interest per year. How much will he have to pay back total in 2 years? (hint: Read carefully..interest plus the amount he originally borrowed.)

• $150

• $192

• $1350

• $1392