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

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2
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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
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3
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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
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4
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How do you find compound interest after using the formula?

A

I=A-P

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5
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What is the depreciation formula?

A

A=P(1-r)^n

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6
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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

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7
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How do you figure out reducible interest?

A

with either a fuckload of working or like a table ja fel

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