The principal P is borrowed at a simple interest rate r for a period of time t. Find the loan's future value A, or the total amount due at time t. P = $3000, r = 8%, t = 4 years (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)

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**Calculating Future Value with Simple Interest**

The principal \( P \) is borrowed at a simple interest rate \( r \) for a period of time \( t \). Find the loan's future value \( A \), or the total amount due at time \( t \).

- \( P = \$3000 \)
- \( r = 8\% \)
- \( t = 4 \) years

\[ A = P(1 + rt) \]

**Solution:**

Calculate the interest and add it to the principal to find \( A \). Round to the nearest cent as needed.

\[ A = 3000 \times (1 + 0.08 \times 4) \]
Transcribed Image Text:**Calculating Future Value with Simple Interest** The principal \( P \) is borrowed at a simple interest rate \( r \) for a period of time \( t \). Find the loan's future value \( A \), or the total amount due at time \( t \). - \( P = \$3000 \) - \( r = 8\% \) - \( t = 4 \) years \[ A = P(1 + rt) \] **Solution:** Calculate the interest and add it to the principal to find \( A \). Round to the nearest cent as needed. \[ A = 3000 \times (1 + 0.08 \times 4) \]
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Simple interest refers to an interest determination methodology that does not take the effects of compounding into account. Compound interest on the other hand takes compounding into consideration. The simple interest is calculated on the original principal amount, that is the previously earned interest is not added to the principal sum. The simple interest methodology is relatively easier and simpler to calculate interest compared to compound interest.

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