General Mathematics

Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Simple and Compound
Interests
General Mathematics
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Simple and Compound Interests
First Edition, 2020

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General Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Simple and Compound
Interests
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the General Mathematics Grade 11 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)

Module on Simple and Compound Interests.

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 What I Need to Know

Hello my dear learners!

Are you familiar with this saying, “Nothing is permanent except change”? A big
change happens to all of us. No one expected this, but we have to live with it.
Instead of taking it negatively let’s do our part to achieve a positive result.

Have you encountered the subject matters about interest, loan, savings, finances,
expenses, and investment when you were in Junior High or even in Elementary?
Have you heard your parents, relatives, classmates, teachers, friends, or even
your neighbor talking about the aforementioned subject matters? You can
actually encounter those not only in school but anywhere you go like your home,
market, malls, banks, and other public places.

So here we go to the next module about Math of Investment. I hope the lesson
learned in the previous module is instilled in your mind, for you to have continuity
of thought.

This lesson helps you understand thoroughly what is simple interest and
compound interest. It will let you decide correctly on how and where to save.
Nowadays savings is very important, it is like saying “If you do not have savings
you are out” and it will make you analyze whether to save in simple or compound
in favor of you, as a borrower or investor.
Are you ready now? Let’s begin working on this module. Open your heart and
mind and have focus. Good Luck!

The module is composed of two lessons namely:

 Lesson 1 – Simple Interest
 Lesson 2 – Compound Interest
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. illustrate simple and compound interests; and
2. distinguish between simple and compound interests.

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 What I Know

Dear students, I know that this is a new lesson for you I need you to be patient
in answering this to test what you already know about the lesson. Good luck!

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. What interest remains constant throughout the investment term?
a. simple c. annuity due

b. compound d. ordinary annuity

2. It is an interest computed based on the principal amount.

a. simple c. annuity due
b. compound d. ordinary annuity

3. What is the difference between simple and compound interest?

a. Simple yields higher interest than compound interest.
b. Simple interest has a shorter term than compound interest.
c. Simple interest is always better than compound interest.
d. Simple interest is computed based on the principal while compound
interest is computed based on the principal and also on the
accumulated past interests.

4. If you would like to invest money, which bank offer would you prefer if you
do not plan to withdraw your money in 2 years?
a. 5% simple interest per annum
b. 4% compounded interest per annum
c. 3% compounded interest semi-annually
d. 2% compounded interest quarterly

5. Which of the following statement is true about the borrower or debtor?

a. It is the amount of money borrowed or invested on the origin date.
b. It is the interest computed on the principal and also on the accumulated
past interests
c. It refers to the person (or institution) who owes the money or avails of
the fund from the lender.
d. It refers to the person (or institution) who invests the money or makes
the funds available.

6. Which of the following statements is/are true?

I. Compound interest of a loan favors the borrower.
II. Simple interest remains constant throughout the investment term.
III. In compound interest, the interest from the previous year also earns
interest.

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 a. I only c. II and III
b. I and II d. I and III

7. Which of the following formula can be used to solve for the simple interest?
a. I = Prt c. A= P(1 + rt)
Prt
b. SI = d. All of the above
100

8. It is an amount after t years that the lender receives from the borrower on the
maturity date.
a. loan date c. maturity value
b. maturity date d. term

9. Which of the following describes time or term?

a. It is the date on which money is received by the borrower.
b. It is the amount of time in years the money is borrowed or invested;
length of time between the origin and maturity dates
c. It is the date of which the money borrowed or loan is to be completely
repaid
d. It is the amount paid or learned for the use of money.

10. In the formula, I= Prt, what is r?

a. revenue c. repaid
b. real value d. rate of interest

11. It is the amount of money borrowed or invested on the origin date.

a. future value c. maturity value
b. principal value d. repayment value

12. A person (or institution) who invests the money or makes the funds available.
a. Lender c. Both a and b
b. Creditor d. None of the choices.

13. It refers to an interest that is computed based on the principal and interest
accumulated every conversion period.
a. simple c. annuity due
b. compound d. ordinary annuity

14. It refers to the amount after 𝑡 years that the lender receives from the borrower
on the maturity date?
a. present value c. interest
b. future value d. ordinary annuity

15. Which of the following formula can be used to solve for the compound
interest?
r
a. A = P(1 + )t c. C = P(1 + r)n − 1
n
r
b. A = P(1 + )nt d. Both a and b
n

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 Lesson

1 Simple Interest

You know, it’s quite difficult to pursue our dreams, especially in some trying times
like what our country is experiencing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dreaming is
just a dream the realization of it is the product of our perseverance, patience, and
determination. For now, continue your studies, develop your skills, and cultivate
your talents because those are your weapons in life.

I hope that you somehow encountered some math of investment terms like simple
interest, loans, savings, investments, maturity value, money, resources, and the
like. This lesson will help you understand simple interest. Different terminologies
about the simple interest that you can use for the succeeding lesson once you go
deeper on the problem solving about simple interest.

What’s In

Match Me! Reveal Me!

Match the terminologies in column B to its definition or statement in column A.

Write your answer on the blanks provided below the trivia question inside the
box. Your answer should reveal an important Filipino value that everyone should
possess. Finally, answer the guided questions that follow.

A B
1. It is the amount of time in years the money is S. Creditor
borrowed or invested.
2. It is the date on which the total amount borrowed R. Time or Term
with interest is to be completely repaid.
3. It refers to the person or institution that invests C. Origin/Loan Date
the money or makes the funds available.
4. It is the amount of money borrowed or invested on E. Principal
the origin date.
5. It is the amount after t years that the lender P. Maturity date
receives from the borrower on the maturity date.
6. It is the date on which money is received by the T. Maturity/Future Value
borrower.

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 What Filipino value is shown when a person giving the greeting bows down
towards another person older that him or taking his hand or her hand and
pressing it on the forehead? This is an important Filipino value that the
younger generations should never forget and performed with the right hand
and saying "Mano po" to the elders.

_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

1 4 3 2 4 6 5

Guided Questions:

1. How will you define interest in your own words?

.

2. Based on the definition given will you be able to know some important terms
in simple business math? If yes, try to elaborate just one term.
.

3. Are all the terms given, important in finding simple interest? Justify your
answer. .

This module introduces a new chapter in General Mathematics, specifically it

introduces Math of Investment others call it Business Mathematics but either
way it still includes finances, money, credit, investments, banking policies, and
other topics that are related to finances. I know that some of you have
encountered the words or terminologies mentioned above that would be a big
help to start.

Notes to the Teacher

You may suggest to the students to use their gadgets at home of be

resourceful to search more about different term use for math of
investment and Business mathematics. Ask them what do they expect
in this subject since it is new to them. This will give you inspirations
and something to ponder about.

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 What’s New
What Am I!

Read and analyze the statements. Choose your answers among the
concepts/words listed below:
Principal Simple Interest Interests rate term

Write your answer on the blank provided for each number.

1. I am the _____________________ which is calculated by multiplying the

principal, the rate of interest and the time in years.
2. I am the _____________________, and simple interest is computed based on
me and the time in years.
3. I am the _______________________, usually I am in percent and also called
as the rate of increase of interest.
4. I am the _______________________, and I am the length of time between the
origin and maturity dates.

Simply Saving!

Using the idea that you learned in the What I am? activity, try to answer the
problem below. If you find difficulty solving the problem, that will be okay.
Continue reading this module and soon you will find the solution correctly.

A working student at one of the biggest fast-food restaurants in Lucena City wants
to save for the upcoming school year. He wants to deposit his money to a Filipino
owned bank so that even in a simple way he can help his fellow Filipino. Supposed
his monthly salary is ₱10,000.00, and it was deposited to an account that earns
a simple interest of 2.75% per annum. Find the simple interest after 6 months,
one year, and 18 months.

What is It

The Name Me activity previously summarizes the definition of the following

terms:

Simple Interest (𝑰𝒔 ) – interest that is computed on the principal. The interest
remains constant throughout the term.

Lender or creditor – person (or institution) who invests the money or makes

the funds available

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Borrower or debtor – person (or institution) who owes the money or avails of
the funds from the lender

Origin or loan date – date on which money is received by the borrower

Repayment date or maturity date – date on which the money borrowed or

loan is to be completely repaid

Time or term (t) – amount of time in years the money is borrowed or invested;
length of time between the origin and maturity dates

Principal (P) – amount of money borrowed or invested on the origin date

Rate(r) – annual rate, usually in percent, charged by the lender, or rate of

increase of the investment

Interest (I) – amount paid or earned for the use of money

Maturity value or future value (F) –amount after t years that the lender
receives from the borrower on the maturity date
To solve the problem in the Simply Saving activity which is a common scenario
among Filipino working students wherein many can relate.

You can solve this problem using the simple interest formula

𝐼𝑠 = 𝑃𝑟𝑡
where:
Is = Simple Interest
P = Principal or amount invested or borrowed
r = simple interest rate
t = term of time in years
Here are the steps to find the simple interest:
Step 1: Identify the given and the unknown
P = ₱10,000.00
r = 2.75% or 0.0275
6 18
t =0.5 or (6 months), 1 (1 year), 1.5 or (18 months)
12 12
Is =?
Step 2: Substitute the given to the formula
Is = Prt

For 6 months For 1 year

Is = (₱10,000.00) (0.0275) (0.5) Is = (₱10,000.00) (0.0275) (1)
= ₱137.50 = ₱275.00

For 18 months
Is = (₱10,000.00) (0.0275) (1.5)
= ₱412.50

Notice that the time was divided by 12 if the given is in months. You will also do
the same if the given is in days, the divisor will be 360 for ordinary interest or

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365 if you are looking for exact interest. Don’t worry because it will be indicated
in the problem if you will compute for the ordinary or exact interests but if not
indicated always use the ordinary interest which consists of 360 days. In case
that the given time is in years then multiply it as is.

Now that you have the idea of how to solve simple interest study the example
below.

Example

Problem Solving: Due to COVID-19 pandemic Miss Dada a female resident of

Brgy. May Pagkakaisa somewhere in Quezon Province thinks of a business that
can provide for her needs as well as the need of her neighbors so she can be of
help even in this trying time.
Having no money at hand she decided to borrow from a bank as the start-up
capital of ₱50,000.00 at 7% simple interest rate payable within 5 years. Compute
for the interest yield.
Solution.

Simple Interest

Time Principal Interest Simple Interest Amount after (t) years

(t) (P) Rate (r) Solution Answer (Maturity Value)
50,000 + 3,500 =
1 50,000 7% (50,000)(0.07)(1) 3,500
53,500
50,000 7% (50,000)(0.07)(2) 50,000 + 7,000 =
2 7,000
57,000
50,000 7% (50,000)(0.07)(3) 50,000 + 10,500 =
3 10,500
60,500
50,000 7% (50,000)(0.07)(4) 50,000 + 14,000 =
4 14,000
64,000
50,000 7% (50,000)(0.07)(5) 50,000 + 17,500 =
5 17,500
67,500
Notice the simple interest remains constant throughout the year and you only
multiply it depending on the number of years that you are computing. Therefore,
if you are a borrower make sure that the interest on your loan is not too high for
you, try to compute it first before you apply for a loan. Compare first the interest
and the term of the different lending institutions before you decide to consider
loan or investment.

What’s More
Activity 1.1
Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct, otherwise write FALSE on a
separate answer sheet. If your answer is FALSE, write the word or phrase that
will make the statement correct.

1. Simple interest changes throughout the investment term.

2. Simple interest computation will always be based on the original principal.
3. Interest is the amount of money invested or borrowed originally.

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4. Simple interest is the product of the principal, rate of interest, and time.
5. In ordinary interest, the interest is computed based on 365 days.

Activity 1.2
Match the corresponding term/formula in column B with its definition in column
A. Write letter only on the blank provided for each number.
A B
___1. It is the amount that is charged a. 𝐼𝑠 = 𝑃𝑟𝑡
for the privilege of borrowing money.
___2. It refers to a person or b. Principal
institution who owes money.
___3. It is the amount of money c. 𝐹 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑟)𝑡
originally invested or borrowed.
___4. It is the formula for computing d. Lender/Creditor
simple interest.
___5. It refers to the e. Interest
person/institution who made the
funds available.
f. Borrower/Debtor

Activity 1.3

Solve the following problems.

1. A couple with three children are peacefully living in a barangay near the City
proper. The husband is a government employee while the wife is a rug sewer.
They always remind their children about this: “Bilhin ang kailangan at huwag
kailanganin ang hindi kayang bilhin”. Because of this teaching, the children open
a joint account to a certain cooperative to have a better investment. The total
amount they earned in selling rugs, was put in their account in the cooperative
to help their parents. Their total earnings amounting to ₱5,000.00 will earn an
interest rate of 7.5% per year. Help them to compute for the simple interest earned
and maturity value, if their money will be invested in 3 years.

What I Have Learned

A. Please read the sentences carefully. Fill in the missing word/s on the blank
space provided.
1. Someone who have the privilege of using a fund and promise to pay at some
future date is called ________________________________.
2.The amount that will be received at maturity date is the_____________________.
3. Simple interest is the interest computed on the ______________________.
4. The date on which the loan amount is to be fully paid is called _____________.
5. ___________________is the amount calculated on the initial principal and with

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 fixed interest throughout the periods or term.
B. Give the formula to find the simple interest.

What I Can Do
Read and analyze the situation below; then answer the question given.

A typhoon severely damaged a certain place in Bundok Peninsula Quezon

Province. The wealthiest family in that area who happened to have large
businesses have thought of a way to help SME’s or the small business enterprises
to recover, as well as those poor families affected by the said typhoon. The family
then decided to allot funds to lend to those who are victims of calamity by giving
a simple interest loan for only 10% per annum. If the family was able to lend
₱1,500,000.00, how much interest would be earned after 5 years? Use a model
table discussed in this lesson to show the simple interest earned. What do you
think about Filipino values being shown in this situation? Can you think of other
means to help the community with an application of simple interest? Your output
will be graded, according to this rubric.
Criteria 4 3 2 1
Comprehension Identify, Identify, Identify, Identify,
analyze and analyze and analyze and analyze and
understand all understand understand understand few
of the main most of the some of the of the main
issues in the main issues in main issues in issues in the
study the study the study problem solving
Accuracy of the With a With the With some Incomplete and
solution complete and correct answer data missing incorrect
accurate but the to complete solution.
solution. incomplete the solution,
solution
Analysis Insightful and Thorough Seeming Incomplete
thorough analysis and analysis and analysis and
analysis and exploration of exploration of exploration of
exploration of the questions the questions the questions
the questions asked asked asked
asked
Filipino Values With at least With two With one Without Filipino
three Filipino Filipino values Filipino value value that
values which which are which is related to the
are significant significant and significant problem
and related to related to the and related to
the problem problem the problem

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 Lesson

2 Compound Interest

This lesson will lead you to understand another type of earning interest, the
compound interest. If you understand the simple interest in this module, lesson
2 will give you knowledge of how simple interest differs with compound interest.
This will lead you to compare your investment in the future from different options.
It will also help you to make wise decisions if you will apply for loans from a bank
to start your own business or if you need funds for emergency purposes. Being
financially literate is also a skill that will help you to be successful in money
matters and have a good life.

What’s In
Match Me! Reveal Me, for the second time!

Match the terminologies in column B to its definition or statement in column A.

Write your answer on the blanks provided below the trivia question inside the
box. Your answer should reveal one of the products that we should be proud of
as a Filipino. Finally, answer the guided questions that follow.

A B
1. It is the amount paid or earned for the O. Borrower/Debtor
use of money.
2. It refers to the person or institution who N. Compound Interest
owes money or avails of the funds from the
lender.
3. It is the interest computed on the T. Interest
principal and also on the accumulated past
interest
4. It is the percentage of the principal that C. rate of interest
will be changed for a specified period of
time.
5. It refers to maturity value. U. Future Value

This is one of the fruit bearing trees found in the Philippines. We

are also second to the highest exporter of this product all over the
world. It is also traditionally called “the tree of life” because all the
parts of this tree has varied uses, from housing materials, novelty
items up to food products.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
4 2 4 2 3 5 1

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Guide Questions:

1. How will you define compound interest?

2. Based on the definition given will able to know some important terms in
compound interest? If yes. name those terms.

The activity gives you a glimpse of what the lesson is all about. It is all about
compound interest and what makes this interest differ from the simple interest

What’s New

Be hospitable and helpful, please!

Read and analyze each item and write the word GENEROUS if your answer is
true and write HELPFUL if otherwise. It is hoped that these two words will remind
you of Filipino values, so whenever you see true kindness and good deeds be
generous to share it with others and be helpful if you see someone on difficult
(false) situation.

1. Simple interest is computed using the formula Is = Prt.

2. Compound interest is computed on the principal and also on the
accumulated past interests.
3. An amount of ₱10,000.00 will yield more interest if it is invested in a bank
that offers a simple interest of 10% annually than a bank that offers a 10%
compound interest annually if it will be invested for three years.
4. Compound interest works best over a short period of time.
5. A borrower or debtor prefers compound interest rather than simple interest.
6. In compound interest, the interest from the previous years also earns
interest.
7. It is better to deposit in a bank that offers simple interest than a bank that
offers compound interest.

Are you confident about your answer? Are you generous enough to share your
answer and help your classmates to answer each item correctly? Or do you think
you still need help from your classmates? If you are still in doubt, don’t worry,
the next discussion will give your ideas of the correct answer.

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 What is It

Compound interest (𝑰𝒄 ) is the interest computed on the principal and also on
the accumulated past interest, so compound interest is a way to earn money
because you don’t just earn using your original money, but also the interest you
earned.

To give you a deeper concept of compound interest, reflect the following questions:
Have you ever lent money to someone like a friend, sibling, or relative? If so, would
you let them pay more than or less than or just equal to what you lent to them?
Since you consider to help them, probably you will answer just an equal amount
is ok even though your money has been used for a period of time. But, I’m sure
some will answer that you should receive more than the amount they borrowed
and no one will say that you should receive less than the amount they borrowed.
I know you have your own perspective in life but let us see if compound interest
will change your view in life regarding loans or borrowings, savings, and
investment.

Are you familiar with credit cards? We have what we called “Perma-Debt” which
means a continuous outstanding balance of a credit card where they pay the
monthly minimum that fits in their budget to lessen the burden of interest
monthly but tries to add some debt again in the following month so the debts
never end. So why did I tell you this? If you are a debtor compound interest is not
good for you. Better yet pay your debt in full the soonest possible so that the
burden of interest will not be on your shoulder. Conversely, if you are an investor,
compound interest is your best buddy and it is better to invest in a long period of
time for you to have a greater return of your investment through interest earned.
So, if you have the means or a way to save and invest early, you must consider it
as soon as possible for you to gain more money in the future.

Now, that you already know how to solve simple interest. Study the example below
and compare this to the example given in Lesson 1. (Note: Same problem was
given here to compare the interest earned in simple and compound interests)

Example
Problem Solving: Due to COVID-19 pandemic Miss Dada a female resident of
Barangay May Pagkakaisa somewhere in Quezon Province thinks of a business
that can provide for her needs as well as the need of her neighbors so she can be
of help even in this trying time.

Having no money at hand she decided to borrow from a bank as the start-up
capital of ₱50,000.00 at 7% interest rate compounded annually and payable
within 5 years. Compute for the interest yield.

Solution.

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Compound Interest

Amount at Compound Interest Amount at the end of

Time Interest
the start of year t (Maturity
(t) Rate (r) Solution Answer
year t Value)
50,000 + 3,500 =
1 50,000 7% (50,000)(0.07)(1) 3,500
53,500
53,500 7% (53,500)(0.07)(1) 53,500 + 3,745 =
2 3,745
57,245
57,245 7% (57,245)(0.07)(1) 57,245 + 4,007.15 =
3 4,007.15
61,252.15
61,252.15 7% (61,252.15)(0.0 61,252.15 + 4,827.65
4 4,827.65
7)(1) = 66,079.80
66,079.80 7% (66,079.80)(0.0 66,079.80 + 4,625.59
5 4625.59
7)(1) = 70,705.39

Compound interest includes the interest from the current year and added on the
principal at the start of the following year, which means that the previous interest
earns interest as well, together with the principal until fully paid. So the interest
yielded on simple interest is lower than the compound interest. The amount at
the end of 5 years in simple interest is ₱67,500.00 while in compound interest it
is ₱70,705.39. Therefore, if you are a borrower make sure that the interest on
your loan is not too high if you will find a lender that offers simple interest better
grab it that a lender who offers compound interest. On the other hand, if you are
an investor learn to invest your money to an interest that will yield higher returns
like compound interest. If you will be a lender in the future, I hope that you will
not be abusive regarding the interest, be reasonable, and act generously by
helping others who needed you the most.
Notice that the formula to find the future value in a compound interest is given
by

𝐹 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑟)𝑡
where:

𝐹 = future value

𝑃 = principal amount

𝑟 = compound interest rate

𝑡 = time or time in years

Also, to find the compound interest just deduct the principal (P) from the
computed future value (F). In the next module, you will encounter a situation
where interest will be compounded more than once a year.

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 What’s More

Activity 2.1
Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct, otherwise write FALSE on a
separate answer sheet. If your answer is FALSE, write the word or phrase that
will make the statement correct.

1. Perma-debt decreases the amount of money available on hand to spend in the

future.
2. Compound interest works well if you save early for retirement or invest early.
3. The longer it takes for you to pay a debt the smaller the interest you pay.
4. If borrowers pay at least the minimum payment every month of their debt, their
credit standing is not good.
5. If you are planning to invest, compound interest is better than the simple
interest.

Activity 2.2

Assuming that your father asks you about investment and wants to know the
interest that will be earned if he will invest ₱500,000.00 in a certain bank that
offers an annual compounding interest of 8% for 5 years.

Complete the table below to help your father.

Amount at Interes Compound Interest Amount at the end of
Time
the start of t Rate year t (Maturity
(t) Solution Answer
year t (r) Value)
(500,000)(0.08)(
1 500,000 8%
1)
2 540,000 8% 43,200
8% (583,200)(0.08)( 583,200 + 46,656 =
3
1) 629,856
8% 50,388.4 629,856 + 50,388.48
4
8 = 680,244.48
680,244.4 8% 54,419.5
5
8 6

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 What I Have Learned

A. Please read the sentences carefully and fill in the missing word/s by writing
your answer on the line/s provided.
1. The amount calculated on the principal and accumulated interest from
previous periods on a deposit or loan is ___________________________.
2. Compound interest yields _______________ amount than simple interest.
3. If you are an investor, it is better to invest your money in ____________________.
4. If you are borrower it is better to borrow money in a lender who offers
__________________.
5. Debt using credit cards is an example of _________________.

B. Distinguish compound interest from a simple interest.

____________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Read and analyze the situation below,then answer the question given.

We are shocked by the effect of pandemic COVID-19. Nobody expected that it will
occur in the early year of the 21st century. It has affected the health, economy,
education, and lives of many people around the world. It is during these hard
times that we need to show our deepest concern as not only to ourselves, and to
our family but our government as well. By simply following the rules like staying
at home, wearing a face mask on public places, and social distancing.

Now, everyone including you can help amidst pandemic or any kind of calamity
if you have the basic knowledge of value investing.

Assuming that somebody from your family is planning to borrow money from a
bank or institution to start a business. You are asked to help him to look for a
bank or lending institution that could offer the lowest interest rate. List all the
necessary information and possible lending institutions by researching within
your community. Identify the interest rate offered by different institutions and the
rules and regulations when it comes to payment. Compare their offers and decide
on the best lender where you can borrow funds. Submit a short report of your
research.

Here is the rubric that will serve as your guide to finish the task.

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 Criteria 4 3 2 1
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with decision and accuracy of data to help inaccurate
making of data to help with decision data
with decision making
making

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on
a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which interest is computed on the principal and then added to it?

a. simple c. annuity due
b. compound d. ordinary annuity

2. The simple interest formula is I = Prt. What does the t represent?

a. principle c. interest
b. time d. percent rate

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3. All of the following are used to find simple interest, EXCEPT?
a. principal c. time
b. rate of interest d. future value

4. It is the amount after t years that the lender will receive from the borrower.
a. future Value c. interest
b. present Value d. principal

5. Which of the following describes rate (r)?

a. It is the amount of money borrowed or invested on the origin date.
b. It is the amount paid or earned for the use of money.
c. It is charged by the lender, or rate of increase of the investment
d. It is computed on the principal and also on the accumulated past
interests.

6. Rate of interest must be converted into ________ before substituting to the

formula of finding the interest.
a. fractions c. mixed numbers
b. decimals d. percentage

7. The principal in the formula I = Prt is ___________________.

a. the amount of money borrowed or deposited
b. the percent interest for his year
c. the amount taxed
d. the amount the bank owes you for being a customer at their bank

8. The interest from the previous year also earns interest, which of the following
describes the statement?
a. simple c. rate
b. compound d. time

9. Variable P in simple interest formula when you are the creditor stands for?
a. Original Amount borrowed c. Maturity Amount Borrowed
b. Original Amount invested d. Maturity Amount invested

10. The following statements are true EXCEPT ________.

a. The amount invested to a compounded interest yields to greater
maturity value than to a simple interest.
b. The amount borrowed from a simple interest yields to a smaller
maturity value than a compound interest
c. The simple interest yields interest only from initial principal amount.
d. The interest in a compound account yields interest only from initial
principal amount.

11. Compound interest is favorable to the following except?

a. investor of a retirement fund
b. person who saves in bank

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 c. investor of stocks
d. borrower of a loan

12. Which of the following will yield a higher interest?

a. Investing in a bank that offers a simple interest rate of 10%
annually for 2 years
b. Investing in a cooperative that offers an interest rate of 10%
compounding annually for 2 years
c. Saving money in a piggy bank for 2 years
d. Both a and b

13. What formula can be used to find maturity (future) value of a compound
interest?
a. F = P + I c. Both a and b
b. F = (1 + 𝑟) 𝑡 d. None of the choices.

14. What interest is computed on the principal and also on the accumulated past
interests?
a. simple c. annuity due
b. compound d. ordinary Annuity
15. Which of the following can be used to find compound interest?
F
a. I = F – P c. P =
(1+r)t )
b. F = 𝑃(1 + 𝑟)𝑡 d. I = Prt

Additional Activities
Solve the following:

1. Supposed that a local farmer wants to borrow money from Landbank of the
Philippines to start the organic farming in his one (1) hectare of agricultural
land. The farmer needs ₱150,000.00 as start-up capital. The bank offers him
10% interest rate compounded annually. Compute for the total amount to be
paid every year for 5 years. Show your answer in tabular form.

2. A private school teacher plans to apply for a housing loan in the Home Mutual
Development Fund or Pag-ibig. It offers her a loan amounting to ₱1,500,000.00,
considering all the rules and regulations regarding the policy with 6.5% interest
per annum payable within 15 years. Compare the maturity value if interest will
be paid using simple interest and/or compound interest compounded yearly.
Please use the model table shown in this module to compute and compare the
interest.

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What I Know What's More Assessment
1. a Activity 1.1 1. a
2. a 2. b
3. d 1. False; remains constant 3. d
4. a 2. True 4. a
5. c 3. False; it must be the principal is the 5. c
6. c original amount. 6. b
7. a 4. True. 7. a
8. c 5. False; 360 8. b
9. b Activity 1.2 9. a
10. d 1. E 10. d
11. b 2. F 11. d
12. c 3. B 12. b
13. a 4. A 13. b
14. b 5. D 14. b
15. d 15. b
Activity 1.3
a. I = ₱1,125.00 ; F= ₱4,125.00
b. I = ₱1,211.48 ; F = ₱6,211.48
What's More
Activity 2.1
1. True
2. True
3. False; the longer you pay debt the
greater interest you pay.
4. False; the debtor is still in good standing
since no penalty will be charge.
5. True.
Activity 2.2
Compound Interest Amount
Amount at the
Ti Interes
at the end of
me t Rate
start of Solution Answer year t
(t) (r)
year t (Maturity
Value)
500,000
(500,000) + 40,000
1 500,000 8% 40,000
(0.08)(1) =
540,000
540,000 8% (540,000) 540,000
(0.08)(1) + 43,200
2 43,200
=
583,200
583,200 8% (583,200) 583,200
(0.08)(1) + 46,656
3 46,656
=
629,856
629,856 8% (629,856) 629,856
(0.08)(1) +
50,388.4 50,388.4
4
8 8=
680,244.
48
680,244. 8% (680,244. 680,244.
48 48)(0.08)( 48+54,41
54,419.5
5 1) 9.56 =
6
734,664.
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Answer Key
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Oronce, Orlando.General Mathematics.Sampaloc Manila, Philippines. Rex

Bookstore, Inc. 2016.

Faylogna, Frelie T., Calamiong, Lanilyn L., Reyes, Rowena C. General

Mathematics.Sta. Ana Manila: Vicarish Publications and Trading, Inc. 2017. pp.
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General Mathematics Learner’s Material. First Edition. 2016. pp. 135-167

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