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 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

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

• It

• Interest

• the Headless Iron Man

• Ignoramus

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

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

• $150

• $192

• $1350

• $1392

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Calculate the interest. I = PRT,

Principal = $1000,

Rate = 6%,

Time = 2 years

• $100

• $120

• $180

• 1200

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

• 1400
• 1000
• 14000
• 14

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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 = $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