Simple interest
Commercial discount
Compound interest (both types)
Annuities
Trivia facts
100

How do we know that a problem is solved with Simple interest formulas?

It says "simple interest" or it doesn't say "compound interest" or it doesn't say anything, just mentions an interest rate

100

How do we know that a problem is solved with Commercial discount formulas?

It mentions that interest is charged in advance or mentions the amount actually received or mentions the words "discount", "cash value"

100

How do we know that a problem is solved with Compound interest formulas?

It says the word "compound" when describing the interest rate, sometimes "compounded" + frequency when it's capitalized

100

How do we know that a problem is solved with Annuities formulas?

It mentions periodic payments

100

Who founded Amazon?

Jeff Bezos

200

Before the teacher finishes counting down to zero, mention the formulas used for Simple interest problems.

I=Prt, A=P+I

200

Before the teacher finishes counting down to zero, mention the formulas used for Commercial discount problems.

D=Adt, CV=A-D

200

Before the teacher finishes counting down to zero, mention the formulas used for Compound interest problems.

A=P(1+r)^n, A=P(1+r/n)^(nt)

200

Before the teacher finishes counting down to zero, mention the formulas used for Annuities problems.

P=(R(1-(1+i)^-n))/(i), A=(R((1+i)^n - 1))/(i)

200

What is Batman’s secret identity?

Bruce Wayne

300

From the main formula, clear the rate and the time.

r=I/(Pt), t=I/(Pr)

300

From the main formula, clear the discount rate.

d=D/(At)

300

From the capitalized compound interest formula, clear the principal.

P=A/((1+r/n)^(nt))

300

If the problem asks for cash price of a car or a property, what formula do you use?

P=(R(1-(1+i)^-n))/(i)

300

What fictional town does Spongebob Squarepants live in?

Bikini Bottom

400

Sarah deposited $40,000 into a savings account. After 120 days, she had a total of $48,000. What rate of simple interest per ordinary year did she receive? Round to the nearest hundredth.

60.83%

400

Olivia requests a credit for $50,000 to renovate her office with a 12-month term, and interest is charged in advance. The annual interest rate is 8%. Find the discount and the cash value.

D=$4000, CV=$46,000

400

Find the amount at the end of 5 years on an account that pays 10.5% compound interest. The invested principal was $120,000.

$197,693.61

400

Ross bought a car without giving any down payment and paying 48 monthly fees of $3,200. If the credit had an annual interest rate of 9% compounded monthly, find the cash price of the car.

$128,591.30

400

In what year was YouTube created?

2005

500

Emma invested $6,000 in a bond at a yearly simple interest rate of 3.2%. She earned $768 in interest. How long was the money invested?

4 years

500

Lucas requests a credit of $80,000 to renovate his business with a 15-month term, and interest is charged in advance. The annual interest rate is 9%. Find the discount and the cash value.

D=$9000, CV=$71,000

500

Find the initial investment with which Daniel opened an account that pays 12.8% of interest compounded quarterly, if after 6 years he has an amount of $800,000.

$375,644.69

500

Jason bought a motorcycle without giving any down payment and paying 36 monthly fees of $1,800. If the credit had an annual interest rate of 7% compounded monthly, find the cash price of the motorcycle.

$58,295.64

500

What was the first major motion picture to be shot on the open ocean?

Jaws

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