Annual Interest Calculation
Annual interest is the total amount of interest charged on a loan or investment over a year.
Calculating annual interest is a foundational step in understanding the overall cost of borrowing or the return on an investment. It's typically expressed as a percentage of the principal amount. The calculation involves multiplying the principal (the initial loan amount or investment) by the annual interest rate (expressed as a decimal). This calculation gives the total interest accrued over the entire year, before considering any compounding or repayment schedules.
If you borrow $10,000 at an annual interest rate of 5%, the annual interest is $10,000 * 0.05 = $500.
Remember to convert the percentage to a decimal before multiplying (e.g., 6% becomes 0.06). Double-check your calculations to avoid errors.
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