Business Mathematics

The Slater collection · Chapters 16, 17 & 19

YOUR LEARNING PATH

Understand the rate. Then solve the problem.

Simple interest, bank discounts, and compound growth use different starting amounts. Learn when each formula applies, then check your understanding with the linked practice sets.

  1. Simple interest · Chapter 16

    Interest grows from the original principal. Match the time unit to the annual rate.

  2. Notes & discounting · Chapter 17

    A bank discount is deducted from the maturity value before the borrower receives the proceeds.

  3. Compound interest · Chapter 19

    Each period earns interest on the accumulated balance. The rate and number of periods must agree.

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