Simple & Compund Interest Flashcards
1
Q
What is the simple interest equation?
A
amount x interest(fraction to decimal) x years = interest
2
Q
Example question:
£400, 5 years 20%. How much do I have at the end of 5 years?
A
£400 x 0.2(20/100) x 5 = £400interest
3
Q
What is the compound interest formula?
A
amount x percentage*year= compound interest
4
Q
Example question:
£240 , 1.1 , 2 years
A
240 x 1.1*2=290.4