3.1 Example of Simple Interest
Example 3.1.1
If the time is 48 days, then
[latex]t = \frac{48}{365}\; years[/latex]
If the time is 16 months, then
[latex]t=\frac{16}{12}\; years[/latex]
Note: When the time is given in months, you will treat one month as being equal to [latex]\frac{1}{12}[/latex] year.
If the time is 2 years, then:
[latex]t=2 \;years[/latex]
Key Takeaways
Be very careful with rounding; be sure to input the exact fraction when using your calculator!
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