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11+beginnerinterest-growth

Simple Interest Math

Explore why i=Interest (what you earn/pay), P=Principal (starting amount), R=Rate (as a decimal percentage), T=Time (in years).

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30 min module estimate
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The formula I = P × R × T

Explore why i=Interest (what you earn/pay), P=Principal (starting amount), R=Rate (as a decimal percentage), T=Time (in years).

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Principal — the starting amount

Explore why 10% of 10,000=1,000.

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Rate — the percentage

Explore why interest = P×R×T.

6 minPreview lesson →
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Time — how long

Explore why interest is earned per period.

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Practice calculations

Explore why i=P×R×T.

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