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Find the maturity value and the amount of simple interest earned.In Figure $1,$ one line is straight and the other is curved. Explain why this is, and which represents each type of interest.
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Simple interest is calculated using the formula $A=P(1+rt)$, where $A$ is the maturity value, $P$ is the principal amount, $r$ is the rate of interest, and $t$ is the time in years. This formula is linear in time $t$. Show more…
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