Section 7.2: Simple Interest
Essential Ideas

  • Simple Interest Formula
    INTEREST = PRESENT VALUE x RATE x TIME
    I = Prt

    I = AMOUNT OF INTEREST
    P = PRESENT VALUE (or PRINCIPAL)
    r = ANNUAL INTEREST RATE
    t = TIME (in years)

  • Future Value
    The future value, denoted by A, is found by
    A = P + I

    Future Value Formula (Simple Interest)

    A = P(1 + rt)