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The concept is that at the end of each time interval, the interest for that period is added to the principal. As a reult, the interest for any period is calculated not only on the principal but also the interest from previous periods.

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What are the major differences between compound interest loan and simple interest loan?

With compound interest, the interest due for any period attracts interest for all subsequent periods. As a result, compound interest, for the same rate, is greater.With compound interest, the interest due for any period attracts interest for all subsequent periods. As a result, compound interest, for the same rate, is greater.With compound interest, the interest due for any period attracts interest for all subsequent periods. As a result, compound interest, for the same rate, is greater.With compound interest, the interest due for any period attracts interest for all subsequent periods. As a result, compound interest, for the same rate, is greater.


What are some of the uses of compound interest in business?

compound interest increases interest more than simple interest


Interest earned on interest is known as?

Compound Interest


Is the annual interest rate the same as simple interest?

Usually no. Most institutions charge (and pay) compound interest, NOT simple interest.Usually no. Most institutions charge (and pay) compound interest, NOT simple interest.Usually no. Most institutions charge (and pay) compound interest, NOT simple interest.Usually no. Most institutions charge (and pay) compound interest, NOT simple interest.


What is the value of compound interest?

Compound interest increases the amount earned by adding credited interest to the principal, and interest will then be earned on that money as well. The longer the principal and interest remain in the account, the greater the earnings they will accrue.

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The concepts of simple interest and compound interest and how these affected the results of your investment exercise?

Simple interest (compounded once) Initial amount(1+interest rate) Compound Interest Initial amount(1+interest rate/number of times compounding)^number of times compounding per yr


Which type of interest is calculated by adding the interest earned to the principal?

compound... yes it is compound interest.


What is the calculation for a simple compound interest rate?

There is simple interest and there is compound interest but this question is the first that I have heard of a simple compound interest.


What are the major differences between compound interest loan and simple interest loan?

With compound interest, the interest due for any period attracts interest for all subsequent periods. As a result, compound interest, for the same rate, is greater.With compound interest, the interest due for any period attracts interest for all subsequent periods. As a result, compound interest, for the same rate, is greater.With compound interest, the interest due for any period attracts interest for all subsequent periods. As a result, compound interest, for the same rate, is greater.With compound interest, the interest due for any period attracts interest for all subsequent periods. As a result, compound interest, for the same rate, is greater.


Is the interest accrued on a student loan simple or compound interest?

its compound interest


What are some of the uses of compound interest in business?

compound interest increases interest more than simple interest


Which of the two is exponential function the simple or the compound interest?

Compound interest.


WHAT does the carrot in the formula for compound interest means?

There is no carrot in the compound interest formula!


What is earning interest on interest called?

Compound interest


Interest earned on interest is known as?

Compound Interest


How do you solve compound interest formula for n?

It depends on which compound interest formula you mean. Refer to the Wikipedia Article on "Compound Interest" for the correct terminology.


What is 7.4 percent compound interest on 500.00?

The interest for 1 year is 37.00, whether it is simple or compound interest.