ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPOUND INTEREST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the formula for calculating simple interest?
A
Prt
B
I = Prt
C
I = P/rt
D
I = Pt/rate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Summary. This topic uses two formulas: Interest=Principal×Rate×TimeI=PRTAmount=Principal+InterestA=P+I Principal is your starting amount of money.

Detailed explanation-3: -Here’s the simple interest formula: Interest = P x R x T. P = Principal amount (the beginning balance). R = Interest rate (usually per year, expressed as a decimal). T = Number of time periods (generally one-year time periods).

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