ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPOUND INTEREST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does P represent in the formula I=Prt?
A
principal
B
interest earned
C
period of time
D
interest rate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -P = Principal Amount. I = Interest Amount. r = Rate of Interest per year in decimal; r = R/100.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: The simple interest formula is given by I = PRt where I = interest, P = principal, R = rate, and t = time. Here, I = 10, 000 * 0.09 * 5 = $4, 500. The total repayment amount is the interest plus the principal, so $4, 500 + $10, 000 = $14, 500 total repayment.

Detailed explanation-3: -P = principal. r = rate of interest. n = number of times interest is compounded per year. t = time (in years)

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