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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 are some of the uses of compound interest in business?

compound interest increases interest more than simple interest


What is a simple interest in math?

Simple interest is interest that is calculated only on the amount of unpaid principal on a loan. Such interest is not added to the value of the loan but is tracked separately. Compound interest is interest that is calculated on the total of unpaid principal and accumulated interest on a loan. The difference is in simple interest there is no interest charged on accumulated interest while in compound interest there is interest charged on accumulated interest.


The difference between the simple and compound interest on a certain sum is Rs250 for two years at 5 percent Pa per annum Find the sum?

simple interst is when you earn interest from your principal but compound interest is when you earn interest from your principal as well as from your previous interest


How do you know whether a maths question is asking you to work out compound or simple interest?

For the second (and subsequent) periods, if the interest is to be calculated for the original sum PLUS the interest earned so far then it is compound interest. If only the original amount earns interest in all periods then it is simple interest.