Asked by Yasna Amarkhail on Sep 23, 2024
Simple interest is given by Prt, where P is the principal investment, r is the interest rate, and t is the number of years. What is the interest if P=$6800P = \$ 6800P=$6800 , r=0.08r = 0.08r=0.08 , and t=4t = 4t=4 years?
A) $ 108810881088
B) $ 326432643264
C) $ 217621762176
D) $ 652865286528
E) $ 435243524352
Principal Investment
The initial amount of money invested, before any earnings or interest.
Simple Interest
A method of calculating the interest charge on a loan or financial investment based on the initial principal and a fixed interest rate over time.
Interest Rate
The proportion, typically expressed as a percentage, at which interest is charged on a loan or paid on savings.
- Calculate simple and compound interest using given formulae.
Learning Objectives
- Calculate simple and compound interest using given formulae.