Finance & Interest
Basic

Simple Interest

Interest earned on principal at a simple rate.

Formula

I=PrtI = P r t

Variables

PPrincipal
rRate (decimal)
tTime (years)

Example

$1000 at 5% for 3y = $150

Did You Know?

Simple interest is charged only on the original principal — rare today outside some short-term loans.

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