Simple and Compound Interest

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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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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Write the decimal as a percent. 
0.37

• 37%
• 3.7%
• .37%

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What does the "I" in the interest formula stand for?

• Important
• Interest
• Internet
• Igloo

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Calculate the interest. I = PRT,

Principal = $1000,

Rate = 6%,

Time = 2 years

• $100

• $120

• $180

• 1200

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Calculate the interest.  I = PRT,
Principal = $10000,
Rate = 7%,
Time = 20 years

• 1400
• 1000
• 14000
• 14

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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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You borrowed $59,000 for 2 years at 11% which was compounded annually.  What total will you pay back?

• $13,693.90
• $1,363.90
• $72,693.90
• $73,793.90

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Your 6 year investment of $40,000 at 14% interest compounded annually is worth how much now?

• $47,798.90
• $87,798.90
• $127,798
• $7,798

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You take out a loan for $175,000. Which option will cost you less?

A) Simple Interest rate of 4.17% over 15 years

B) Compound Interest rate of 3.5% over 15 years

• Option A

• Option B

• they are both equal

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