GenMath Lesson 1: Simple Interest - Definition of Terms
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What is the definition of 'Principal' (P) in the context of simple interest?

  • The amount after t years that the lender receives from the borrower on the maturity date
  • The date on which money is received by the borrower
  • The amount of money borrowed or invested on the origin date (correct)
  • The annual rate charged by the lender
  • What does the term 'Lender or creditor' refer to in the context of simple interest?

  • The amount after t years that the lender receives from the borrower on the maturity date
  • The date on which money is received by the borrower
  • The person or institution who invests the money or makes the funds available (correct)
  • The person or institution who owes the money or avails the fund from the lender
  • In the context of simple interest, what is the 'Maturity value or future value (F)'?

  • The annual rate charged by the lender
  • The date on which money is received by the borrower
  • The amount after t years that the lender receives from the borrower on the maturity date (correct)
  • The amount of money borrowed or invested on the origin date
  • What does 'Time or term (t)' represent in simple interest calculations?

    <p>The amount of time in years the money is borrowed or invested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Compound Interest' (𝑰𝒄) defined as in the context of simple interest?

    <p>Interest that is computed from the principal and on the accumulated past interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In simple interest, what does 'Interest (I)' represent?

    <p>Amount paid or earned for the use of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'Exact Interest'?

    <p>Interest calculated based on a 365-day year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a General Annuity, what does the payment interval signify?

    <p>The time between successive payments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Nominal Interest Rate' represent?

    <p>Annual rate of interest (rate that is usually advertised)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the present value of an annuity?

    <p>Sum of present values of all the payments to be made during the entire term of the annuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Maturity/future value or compound amount (A)' signify in the context of Compound Interest?

    <p>Amount after t years that the lender receives from the borrower on the maturity date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'Frequency of compounding (m)'?

    <p>Number of compounding periods per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Simple Annuity, what type of annuity is it with respect to the time of payment?

    <p>A type of annuity in which the payments are made at the end of each payment interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Principal or present value (P)' signify?

    <p>Amount of money borrowed or invested on the origin date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Effective Interest Rate (j)' in financial terms?

    <p>The actual rate of interest that takes effect in the loan/investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Annuity Due' signify?

    <p>A type of annuity in which payments are made at the beginning of each payment interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymological meaning of philosophy?

    <p>The love of wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did early attempts to write a universal definition of philosophy fail?

    <p>Mankind never shared a common idea of what it is</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the discipline of philosophy primarily strive to provide?

    <p>Meaning in life and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of doing philosophy?

    <p>Asking questions rather than dwelling on answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the meaning of the term 'philosophy' supposed to emphasize?

    <p>The value in seeking wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of distinguishing primary and secondary reflection in philosophy?

    <p>To encourage deeper contemplation and introspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem presented in the text?

    <p>The dilemma of existentialism and Indian philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Gabriel Marcel describe the world in the text?

    <p>As a place of broken unity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is presented as the resolution to the broken world according to the text?

    <p>Doing philosophy and using reflective methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the nature of philosophical discovery?

    <p>It involves asking complex questions about one's identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest resolving the dilemma of feeling right or wrong in a broken world?

    <p>By uniting through doing philosophy and reflective methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as the main interest of Chinese philosophy in the text?

    <p>Knowing how to live in harmony, unity, and peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Co present the importance of defining philosophy in the text?

    <p>As important but secondary to doing philosophy and reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does philosophizing generally mean?

    <p>Considering all things in a study or reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gabriel Marcel suggest as the reason for engaging in philosophy?

    <p>'Because we live in a broken world'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Why do we need to do philosophy?' is answered by Gabriel Marcel with:

    <p>'Because we live in a broken world'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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