Fundamentals of Simple Interest in Financial Literacy Quiz

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What is the formula for calculating simple interest?

P × (1 + rt)

P × r × t

P / (1 + rt)

P + r + t

Which of the following represents the principal amount in simple interest?

The total amount borrowed or invested

The rate of interest per time period

The additional amount earned

The time period of the loan or investment

In simple interest, what does the variable 'r' represent?

The total amount borrowed or invested

The rate of interest per time period

The additional amount earned

The time period of the loan or investment

Which of the following is true about the time period 't' in simple interest?

It is always expressed in years

It can be expressed in any unit of time

It represents the total amount borrowed or invested

It is not relevant in simple interest calculations

What is the difference between the amount and the principal in a simple interest calculation?

The difference represents the total interest earned

The difference represents the rate of interest

The difference represents the time period

The difference represents the frequency of compounding

If the principal is $1000, the rate of interest is 5% per annum, and the time period is 2 years, what is the simple interest?

$100

$50

$25

$10

Which of the following statements about simple interest is correct?

Simple interest is always higher than compound interest

Simple interest is calculated only on the initial principal amount

Simple interest takes into account the frequency of compounding

Simple interest is usually applied in long-term loans

If the principal is $2000, the rate of interest is 8% per annum, and the time period is 3 years, what is the simple interest?

$480

$384

$360

$240

Which of the following represents the formula for calculating the amount (A) after simple interest is applied?

A = P × r × t

A = P + r + t

A = P × (1 + rt)

A = P / (1 + rt)

#10

If the principal is $3000, the simple interest is $450, and the rate of interest is 5%, what is the time period?

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

#11

What is the effective annual rate (EAR) if the nominal rate is 6% and interest is compounded quarterly?

6.135%

6.25%

6.09%

#12

If the principal is $5000, the simple interest is $750, and the time period is 5 years, what is the rate of interest?

10%

#13

If the simple interest earned is $1200, and the rate of interest is 10%, what is the principal amount?

$1000

$2000

$3000

$4000

#14

If the principal is $6000, the simple interest is $1200, and the time period is 2 years, what is the rate of interest?

10%

15%

20%

#15

Which of the following represents the correct formula for calculating the rate of interest (r) in simple interest?

r = (P × t) / A

r = (A - P) / Pt

r = (A - P) / (Pt)

r = A - P - t