Consumer Arithmetic Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between simple and compound interest?
A
Simple interest is always calculated off the principle
Compound interest is calculated on the principle and any interest already earned
2
Q
What is the Simple interest formula?
A
I=PRT where: I = Interest P = Principle R = interest rate per period as expressed as a decimal T = the number of periods
3
Q
What is the Compound interest formula?
A
A=P(1+R)^n Where A = total amount P = principal R = interest rate per period as a decimal n = number of periods
4
Q
How do you find compound interest after using the formula?
A
I=A-P
5
Q
What is the depreciation formula?
A
A=P(1-r)^n
6
Q
What is reducible interest?
A
interest that is calculated on the amount still owing as opposed to the flat rate which is calculated on the original amount borrowed
7
Q
How do you figure out reducible interest?
A
with either a fuckload of working or like a table ja fel