Simple Interest Practice

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Convert 18 months to years.

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1.5 Years

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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The rate is given as a percent (%). Before using it in the simple interest formula, you must first convert it to a______.

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decimal

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Principal = $500, Interest rate = 5%, Time = 5 years. What is the interest earned?

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$125

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Jerry borrowed $4,000 for 5 years at 6% simple interest rate. How much interest is that?

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$1,200

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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The simple interest formula is I=Prt. The P represents the principle. The principle is ___________________.

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the amount of money borrowed or deposited

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the formula for calculating simple interest?

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I = P * r * t

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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If the principal is $1,000 and the interest rate is 4% for 3 years, what is the interest earned?

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$120

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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Divide the percentage by 100.

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What does 'I' represent in the simple interest formula I=Prt?

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Interest earned.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If you have an interest rate of 8%, what is it in decimal form?

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0.08