Compound Interest (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematics): Quizzes

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What is compound interest?

Interest on principal and accumulated interest

What is the compound interest formula?

A=P(1+i)nA = P(1 + i)^n

In the formula A=P(1+i)nA = P(1 + i)^n, what does PP represent?

Principal amount (initial investment)

In A=P(1+i)nA = P(1 + i)^n, what does the exponent nn represent?

Number of years

If an interest rate is 5% p.a., what is the value of ii in the formula?

0.050.05

R30,000 invested at 6% p.a. compound interest for 4 years gives what amount?

R37,874.31

R10,000 at 9% for 10 years: how much more does compound earn than simple interest?

R4,673.64

How does compound interest grow compared to simple interest?

Exponentially (accelerates over time)

What is a realistic compound interest rate for aggressive investment portfolios?

Around 13% p.a.

What effect does time have on compound interest growth?

Longer periods amplify the compound effect

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