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What is the definition of interest in finance and economics?

  • Payment from a borrower to a lender of an amount equal to the principal sum borrowed
  • Payment from a borrower or deposit-taking financial institution to a lender or depositor of an amount above repayment of the principal sum at a particular rate (correct)
  • Payment from a borrower to a third party for facilitating the loan transaction
  • Payment from a lender to a borrower of an amount above repayment of the principal sum at a particular rate

How does interest differ from dividend?

  • Interest is paid by a company to its shareholders from its profit or reserve, while dividend is paid by a borrower to a lender at a particular rate
  • Interest is paid by a lender to a borrower at a particular rate, while dividend is paid by a company to its shareholders from its profit or reserve
  • Interest is paid by a borrower to a lender at a particular rate, while dividend is paid by a company to its shareholders from its profit or reserve (correct)
  • Interest is paid by a borrower to a lender at a fixed amount, while dividend is paid by a company to its shareholders at a variable rate

In the context of savings, who is the lender?

  • The bank
  • The customer (correct)
  • The borrower
  • A third party

How is the rate of interest calculated?

<p>Interest amount paid or received over a particular period divided by the principal sum borrowed or lent, usually expressed as a percentage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does interest differ from profit?

<p>Interest is received by a lender, whereas profit is received by the owner of an asset, investment, or enterprise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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