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What is compound interest?
What is compound interest?
- Interest on principal plus interest (correct)
- Interest that remains constant over time
- Interest on principal only
- Interest that decreases over time
How does compound interest differ from simple interest?
How does compound interest differ from simple interest?
- Compound interest is always higher than simple interest
- Compound interest involves reinvesting interest, while simple interest does not (correct)
- Compound interest is calculated annually, while simple interest is calculated monthly
- Compound interest is only applicable to loans, while simple interest is only applicable to deposits
What is the compounding frequency in compound interest?
What is the compounding frequency in compound interest?
- The interest rate not adjusted for inflation
- The number of times interest is compounded per year (correct)
- The total interest accrued over the loan period
- The total principal plus interest at the end of the loan period
What is the simple annual interest rate?
What is the simple annual interest rate?
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What is the result of reinvesting interest in compound interest?
What is the result of reinvesting interest in compound interest?
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Study Notes
Understanding Compound Interest
- Compound interest is the interest earned on both the principal amount and any accrued interest over time.
Differences between Compound and Simple Interest
- Compound interest differs from simple interest as it takes into account the effect of interest earned on previous interest, resulting in exponential growth.
- Simple interest, on the other hand, is calculated only on the principal amount.
Compounding Frequency
- The compounding frequency refers to the number of times interest is compounded per year, such as annually, quarterly, monthly, or daily.
Simple Annual Interest Rate
- The simple annual interest rate is the interest rate that would be earned if the interest were not compounded.
Reinvesting Interest
- Reinvesting interest in compound interest leads to exponential growth, as the interest earns more interest, resulting in a snowball effect.
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