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Simple Interest Formula

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Simple Interest Formula

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Simple Interest

Simple Interest Formula: I = P × r × n

Where: I = interest earned, P = principal (initial amount), r = interest rate (as decimal), n = number of years

1. What does each variable represent in the simple interest formula?

P = ________________________

r = ________________________

n = ________________________

I = ________________________

2. Convert these percentages to decimals:

5% = _______

12% = _______

3.5% = _______

3. Which bank account would earn more interest?

$800 at 4% for 3 years

$1000 at 3% for 2 years

🧮 Part 2: Calculate Simple Interest

4. Sarah invests $1500 at 6% simple interest for 4 years. Calculate the interest earned.

Interest earned = $__________

5. James borrows $2000 from his uncle at 5% simple interest for 3 years. How much interest will he pay?

Interest to pay = $__________

6. Complete this table:
Principal ($) Rate (%) Time (years) Interest ($) Total Amount ($)
$500 8% 2 _______ _______
$1200 4.5% 5 _______ _______

💰 Part 3: Real-World Applications

7. Emma wants to save $10,000 for a car. She invests $8000 at 7% simple interest. How many years will it take to reach her goal?

Time needed = ________ years

8. Which investment option is better? Show your working.

Option A: $3000 at 5% for 6 years

Option B: $2500 at 8% for 5 years

Better option: ________________

9. Explain in your own words why understanding simple interest is important for making financial decisions.
10. A bank offers 3.2% simple interest on savings accounts. If you deposit $1800, how much interest will you earn in 18 months?

Hint: Convert months to years first!

Interest earned = $__________

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