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Introduction to Interest
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Today, we will learn about interest, particularly compound interest. Who can tell me what interest is?
Isn't it the money charged or paid for borrowing or keeping funds?
Exactly! Interest can be simple or compound. Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount, while compound interest is calculated on the principal plus any interest that has been added. Can anyone explain what that means?
It means the interest can grow over time because itβs calculated on an increasing amount!
Great explanation! This is why compound interest can lead to much larger amounts than simple interest. Letβs keep this concept in mind as we go further.
Calculating Compound Interest
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Let's look at an example: A sum of $20,000 is borrowed for 2 years at an interest rate of 8% compounded annually. How do we start?
We find the simple interest for the first year, right?
Yes! The interest for the first year is $20,000 times 8%.
$20,000 times 0.08 is $1,600!
Exactly! After the first year, the new principal becomes $20,000 plus $1,600. Now, can you calculate the interest for the second year?
That would be $21,600 times 8%, which is $1,728!
Perfect! Now can we summarize what weβve learned?
Formula for Compound Interest
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Now let's talk about the formula for compound interest. The formula is A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt). What do each of these symbols stand for?
A is the total amount after interest, P is the principal, r is the rate, n is how many times interest is compounded, and t is the time in years!
Great job! Let's apply this formula to find the total amount after 2 years for $12,600 at a rate of 10% compounded annually.
We put P = $12,600, r = 0.1, n = 1, and t = 2 into the formula, right?
Yes! What do we get?
Comparison of Compound Interest vs. Simple Interest
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Who can explain the difference in growth between simple and compound interest using our previous examples?
In simple interest, our principal stays the same, but in compound interest, our principal grows every year because it includes previous interest!
Exactly! This means if you save money or invest, compound interest will give you more value over time. Can anyone give a reason why one might choose compound interest for their savings?
Because it helps money grow faster compared to simple interest!
Perfect summary! Always remember that compound interest works in your favor when saving or investing.
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Compound interest is discussed as the interest calculated on the principal amount and the accumulated interest from previous periods. The section provides examples illustrating how compound interest increases over time and introduces a formula to calculate it.
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In this section, we learn about compound interest, which is calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods. This concept is vital for understanding how savings and investments grow over time. The formulas, examples, and methods to calculate compound interest are discussed, illustrating the benefits of this approach over simple interest. Compound interest leads to exponential growth, making it essential for financial education and planning. By analyzing various examples, students can grasp how compound interest accumulates faster than simple interest, and they will learn the formula: A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt), where A is the amount, P is the principal, r is the annual interest rate, n is the number of times interest is compounded per year, and t is the number of years.
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Understanding Interest
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You might have come across statements like βone year interest for FD (fixed deposit) in the bank @ 9% per annumβ or βSavings account with interest @ 5% per annumβ. Interest is the extra money paid by institutions like banks or post offices on money deposited (kept) with them. Interest is also paid by people when they borrow money.
Detailed Explanation
Interest is essentially the reward you receive for allowing a bank to use your money or the cost you incur when borrowing money. For example, if you deposit βΉ1000 in a bank for one year at an interest rate of 5%, you will earn βΉ50 as interest by the end of the year. Conversely, if you borrow βΉ1000 from a bank at a similar rate, you will also have to pay βΉ50 in interest by the end of the year.
Examples & Analogies
Think of it as lending money to a friend. If they promise to return your βΉ100 after a week along with βΉ5 as appreciation for borrowing, that βΉ5 is the interest.
Difference Between Simple Interest and Compound Interest
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We already know how to calculate Simple Interest. Example 7: A sum of βΉ10,000 is borrowed at a rate of interest 15% per annum for 2 years. Find the simple interest on this sum and the amount to be paid at the end of 2 years.
Detailed Explanation
Simple Interest is calculated on the original principal amount during the entire period of the loan. In our example, the interest for one year on βΉ10,000 at 15% would be 15% of βΉ100, or βΉ1,500. Therefore, for 2 years, it would be βΉ1,500 x 2 = βΉ3,000. The total amount to be repaid after 2 years would then be the principal plus the interest, which totals βΉ10,000 + βΉ3,000 = βΉ13,000.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you lent your friend βΉ10,000 and agreed they would pay you back βΉ1,500 every year for 2 years. The total they owe you after 2 years would be similar to the example above.
Understanding Compound Interest
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Normaly, the interest paid or charged is never simple. The interest is calculated on the amount of the previous year. This is known as interest compounded or Compound Interest (C.I.).
Detailed Explanation
Compound interest differs because it calculates interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods. For example, if you invest βΉ20,000 at 8% compounded annually, the first year would yield βΉ1,600 (as simple interest), leading to a new total of βΉ21,600. In the second year, the interest is then calculated on βΉ21,600, which results in a higher interest amount for the second year.
Examples & Analogies
Consider planting a tree that grows taller each year. The height of the tree after the first year was a certain amount, and this amount contributes to how much it grows in the second year. The growth builds upon itself like how interest compounds.
Calculating Compound Interest Example
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Calculating Compound Interest: A sum of βΉ20,000 is borrowed by Heena for 2 years at an interest of 8% compounded annually. Find the Compound Interest (C.I.) and the amount she has to pay at the end of 2 years.
Detailed Explanation
To find the compound interest, we first calculate the interest for the first year: βΉ20,000 at 8% gives us βΉ1,600. This means at the end of the first year, Heena would have βΉ21,600. For the second year, we calculate 8% of βΉ21,600, which is βΉ1,728. By adding up the interest from both years, Heena's total interest would be βΉ1,600 + βΉ1,728 = βΉ3,328. Ultimately, the total amount due at the end of 2 years would be βΉ20,000 + βΉ3,328 = βΉ23,328.
Examples & Analogies
It's like a feedback loop of growth β every year, you not only earn on your initial investment but also on what you previously earned, creating an ever-increasing return.
Comparison of Interest Types
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Note that in 3 years, Interest earned by Simple Interest = βΉ30, whereas, Interest earned by Compound Interest = βΉ33.10.
Detailed Explanation
This illustrates the primary difference between simple and compound interest. After 3 years, you can see that the compound interest yields more income compared to simple interest because it continually builds on the previous amountβs interest. It's crucial to appreciate this difference because it can significantly affect financial returns over a long period.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine saving βΉ100 in a piggy bank that gathers interest. If it's a simple interest piggy bank, it adds a fixed amount each year. If it's a compound interest piggy bank, every year's interest adds more to the base amount for future interest calculations.
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Key Concepts
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Compound Interest: Interest calculated on the principal and on the accumulated interest of previous periods, leading to exponential growth over time.
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Principal: The original sum of money before interest.
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Amount Formula: A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) provides a way to calculate the total amount including interest.
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If you invest $1,000 at an annual interest rate of 5% compounded annually, after one year, you will have $1,050. After the second year, you will have $1,102.50.
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If you borrow $2,000 at an interest rate of 10% compounded annually for 3 years, the total amount due after 3 years will be $2,662.30.
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Compounding's a magic trick, interest grows thick, every year it stacks high, watch your savings fly!
π Fascinating Stories
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Once there was a farmer named Joe who planted seeds every year. The first year, he planted $100 worth; each year, he added interest. His fields flourished more each year because his returns grew faster than before.
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P.A.R.T. - Principal, Amount, Rate, Time help remember key components for compound interest.
π― Super Acronyms
C.I. - Compound Interest, a way money grows with magic over time!
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Term: Principal (P)
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The original sum of money invested or borrowed.
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Term: Compound Interest (C.I.)
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Interest calculated on the principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.
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Term: Rate (r)
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The percentage charged or earned on the principal over a specified time.
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Term: Amount (A)
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The total amount of money that includes both the principal and the interest earned.
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Term: Time (t)
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The duration for which the money is invested or borrowed, typically measured in years.