Simple Interest

What is the formula for simple interest?

• I = K*Y*X

• I = I*P

• I = P*r*t

• P = x*y

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What does the t stand for in the simple interest equation?

• Time

• Tents

• Totals

• Teeth

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What does the P stand for in the simple interest equation?

• People

• Principal

• Percent

• Pension

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What does the I stand for in the simple interest equation?

• Income

• Igloo

• Ice

• Interest ($)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What does the r stand for in the simple interest equation?

• Roses (petals)

• Random (decimals)

• River (gallons)

• Rate (% as decimal)

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Amy deposits $200 in the bank for 5 years. She earns 5% interest. How much did she make in interest?

• $10

• $60

• $50

• $500

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Howard borrowed $4,000 from the bank at an interest rate of 8%. He has to pay it back in 2 years. How much interest will he pay?

• $640

• $64

• $74

• $460

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3