Simple 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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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

• the amount of money borrowed or invested

• the percent interest for his year

• the leader of the school

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

• It

• Interest

• the Headless Iron Man

• I don't know

Emilio borrows $1200 from a bank with 8% simple interest per year. How much will he have to pay back in total in 2 years?

• $150

• $192

• $1350

• $1392

Find the simple interest earned for principal of $2,000 at and 8% rate for 5 years.

• $160

• $800

• $80,000

• $16

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

Principal = $500
Interest rate =5%
Time = 5 years
What is the interest earned?

• 95
• 105
• 125
• 135

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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.7.RP.A.3

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

• Principle
• Interest
• Time, in hours
• Time, in years

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3