Quiz : Compound/Simple Interest

Sarah borrowed $18,000 for 4 years at an annual simple interest rate of 7%.  What is the total amount she will repay for the car loan?

• $504000
• $5040
• $23040
• $18000

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John deposited $2,000 into a savings account.  How much will John have in his account after 7 months at a yearly simple interest rate of 3¼%?

• $2455
• $455
• $37.92
• $2037.92

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In some investment accounts interest is computed on interest that has been earned in previous years. What is this method of computing interest called?

• compound interest

• double interest

• simple interest

• not enough information

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Karl used his credit card to buy a 90-inch HD flat-screen TV for $2,600. The credit card company charges 28% compound interest per year. If Karl made no payments for 2 years, how much would he owe the credit card company?

• $5,069.84

• $4,772.18

• $4,259.84

• $4,056.00

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Riley invested $1,000 in savings bonds. If the bonds earn 6.75% interest compounded semi-annually, how much total will Riley earn in 15 years?

• $1,584.62
• $2,651.39
• $2,706.86
• $1,825.10

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Principal: $5000
Interest Rate: 3.75%
Time: 25 years
Compounded Monthly
State the future account balance.

• $12712.31
• $12,749.30
• $12,657.59
• $12550.84

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Given an investment of $1,500:
Which investment would have a larger balance after 5 years?
Option 1 - 4% compounded monthly
Option 2 - 3.9% compounded daily. 

• Option 1
• Option 2

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