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simple interest

interés simple

interest paid only on the original amount, found with the formula I = P × r × t.

Example

$1,000 at 5% simple interest for 3 years earns $1,000 × 0.05 × 3 = $150.

In Spanish

interés simple — interés que se paga solo sobre la cantidad original; se calcula con la fórmula I = P × r × t.

$1,000 al 5% de interés simple durante 3 años ganan $1,000 × 0.05 × 3 = $150.

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