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This is called Simple Interest. The formula is

A= P(1+rt)

where P is the Principal, r is the Rate and t the time in years.

eg $1000 at 4% over 5 years

A=1000 (1+0.04*5) where * means multiply

= 1000 (1.20)

= $1200

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