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What is the definition of interest in finance and economics?
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?
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?
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?
How is the rate of interest calculated?
How does interest differ from profit?
How does interest differ from profit?
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