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Simple Interest Formula

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Simple Interest Formula

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Simple Interest

Remember: Simple Interest Formula: I = P × r × n

Where: I = interest earned, P = principal (starting 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 interest rates to decimals:

5% = ______

8.5% = ______

12% = ______

3. Which scenario would earn more interest?

$1000 at 6% for 2 years

$800 at 8% for 3 years

🧮 Part 2: Calculating Simple Interest

4. Sarah invests $1500 at 4% simple interest for 3 years. Calculate the interest earned.

Interest earned = $______

5. Jake borrows $2000 from a bank at 7% simple interest for 2 years. How much interest will he pay?

Interest to pay = $______

6. Complete this table:
Principal Rate Time (years) Interest Total Amount
$500 6% 4 $______ $______
$1200 5% 2 $______ $______

💰 Part 3: Real-World Applications

7. Emma wants to save for a holiday. She deposits $3000 into a savings account that pays 3.5% simple interest per year. How much will she have after 18 months?

Total amount after 18 months = $______

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

Option A: $2500 at 4% for 3 years

Option B: $2500 at 6% for 2 years

Better option: ____________ because ________________________________

9. Explain in your own words why understanding simple interest is important for making financial decisions.

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