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Inbound 7398298128487698071
Inbound 7398298128487698071
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Definition
Simple interest is interest that is computed
on the original sum.
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Simple Interest
Time
Interest Pr in
cip
al Rate
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Ex) You want to borrow $8000 at 7% for only 90
days. How much interest you would like to pay?
• I=?
• P= 8000
• r =7% = 0.07
• t= 90 days= 3 months= 0.25 Year
• I= P * r * t
• I = 8000 *0.07*0.25= $140
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Ex) Tammy borrows $55,000 to buy a car at 2.2% interest.
How much interest will she pay if the loan is for 5 years?
I=P*r*t
I = 55,000 (.022)(5) = $6050 interest