Question

In the interest formulas, a simple interest can be used in any of the single payment formulas as long as the 'n values correspond to the interest period?
A) True
B) False

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Apart from simple interest, compound interest can be used for single payments

the formula for compound interest is : future value - present value

The formula for calculating future value:

FV = P (1 + r)^n

FV = Future value  

P = Present value  

R = interest rate  

N = number of years  

The formula for simple interest : amount x time x interest rate

Assume that 1000 is to be received in 2 years at the interest rate of 10%

Simple interest = 1000 x 2 x 0.1 = 200

Compound interest

1000 x (1.1)^2 = 1210

1210 = 1000 = 210