ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONEY MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the correct definition for the term interest?
A
the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.
B
a fee applied to money borrowed
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Interest is the monetary charge for the privilege of borrowing money.

Detailed explanation-2: -Interest-The price that people pay to borrow money. When people make loan payments, interest is a part of the payment. Interest Rate-The cost of borrowing money expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed (principal).

Detailed explanation-3: -Interest is the price you pay to borrow money or the cost you charge to lend money. Interest is most often reflected as an annual percentage of the amount of a loan. This percentage is known as the interest rate on the loan.

Detailed explanation-4: -This is due to interest and fees, which is what a lender charges you for the use of its money. It is also referred to as a finance charge. A finance charge is the dollar amount that the loan will cost you. Lenders generally charge what is known as simple interest.

Detailed explanation-5: -Simple interest is an interest charge that borrowers pay lenders for a loan. It is calculated using the principal only and does not include compounding interest. Simple interest relates not just to certain loans. It’s also the type of interest that banks pay customers on their savings accounts.

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