Simple Interest (HSC SSCE Mathematics Standard): Flashcards

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Simple Interest
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Simple interest definition

Fixed % of principal, remains constant over time

Alternative term for simple interest

Flat interest

Principal (PP) in formula

Initial amount borrowed or invested

Simple interest formula

I=PrnI = Prn

Amount owed formula

A=P+IA = P + I

Convert % to decimal for rr

Divide by 100 (e.g., 9% = 0.09)

1 month as fraction of year

112\frac{1}{12} year

Fortnights in a year

26

Loan repayment formula

Total to be paid ÷ number of repayments

Simple interest graph shape

Straight line

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