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Exploring Simple and Compound Interest Concepts

Exploring Simple and Compound Interest Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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6th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS
7.RP.A.3, 8.EE.C.7B

Standards-aligned

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

Used 25+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.7.RP.A.3
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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
The video tutorial reviews four types of interest problems: two simple interest and two compound interest. It explains the formulas for simple interest (I = PRT) and compound interest (A = P(1 + r)^t) and demonstrates how to use them to solve problems. The tutorial covers finding interest only and total amounts for both simple and compound interest, using examples to illustrate each type of problem.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What formula represents simple interest?

A = P(1 + rt)

I = PRT

A = P(1 + r)^t

I = prt

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is compound interest calculated?

A = P(1 + r)^t

A = P(1 + rt)

I = prt

A = P + prt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the interest earned on a $1000 deposit at 6% for 4 years using simple interest?

$220

$260

$240

$200

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the principal amount in the first simple interest example?

$3000

$2500

$2000

$1000

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount after earning simple interest on $2500 at 7% for 5 years?

$3125

$3375

$3575

$3825

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To find the total amount using simple interest, what step is added to the interest calculation?

Subtract the rate from the principal

Add the principal to the interest

Divide the interest by the principal

Multiply the principal by the rate

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the compound interest earned on a $3000 deposit at 6% for 4 years?

$765.00

$820.50

$800.00

$787.43

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