Compound interest

Compound interest formula introduction notes are attached to this post. You are required to calculate both the balance (using the formula) and the amount of interest paid (balance - principle)

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Simple interest

Remember that simple interest relies on your ability to calculate percentage of an amount and that this skill may need to be revised first.
Very few banks offer simple interest loans. Many fixed term account use simple interest.