The rate is given as a percent (%). Before using it in the simple interest formula, you must first convert it to a _____.

Mathematics

1 answer:

lana66690 [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

decimal

Step-by-step explanation:

Before using the rate given as a percentage in simple interest formula, you must first convert it to decimal.

This helps in simplifying the work and help the calculation.

Simple interest = $\frac{PRT}{100}$

P is the principal

R is the rate

T is the time

The rate is taken to decimal and inserted into the problem.

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