Simple Interest: Definition, Examples and Formulas What is interest? First lets understand what is Interest. When we borrow money from a bank, we must pay a fee in addition to the amount borrowed. The extra money we pay is known as the interest. Interest is an additional amount of money that is paid by the […]

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Simple Interest Word Problems  Example 1: What is the simple interest and amount of $ 2000 at the rate of 8% per year for 2 1/2 years. Solution: Principal amount = P = $ 2000 Rate of interest per year = R = 8% Time for which it is borrowed = T = 2 1/2 year Thus, simple […]

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