Interest and Loans

The rate is given as a percent (%).  Before using it in the simple interest formula, you must first convert it to a______.

• fraction
• decimal
• ratio
• dollar amount

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

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

You lend $240 to your friend.  He pays you back $270.  What interest rate did you charge your friend?

• 88%
• 20%
• 12.5%
• 10%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Anna invested $2,500 at an annual rate of 5%.  How long will it take until Anna earns $1,125 in interest?

• 5 years
• 8 years
• 10 years
• 9 years

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Caiden earned $475 from mowing lawns last summer. He deposited this money in an account that pays an interest rate of 3.8% compounded annually. What will be his balance after 15 year?

• $827.52
• $831.10
• $839.45
• $846.80

What is the monthly payment for a 5-year, $15,000 loan at 5.3% APR?

• $ 285.13

• $465.21

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Ben and Jen were given $5000 for a down payment on a house. They need $17,850. They can save $450 per month. How long will it take them to save up enough money?

• 23 months

• 25 months

• 27 months

• 29 months