Quiz on Capital and Interest
Multiple Choice
- What is Capital?
A. Money used to purchase goods and services B. Money used to invest in businesses C. Money used to save for the future D. Money used to pay off debt
- What is Interest?
A. Money paid for the use of Capital B. Money paid for the use of goods and services C. Money paid for the use of debt D. Money paid for the use of savings
- What is the formula for calculating simple interest?
A. Interest = Principal x Rate x Time B. Interest = Principal + Rate x Time C. Interest = Principal - Rate x Time D. Interest = Principal ÷ Rate x Time
True or False
Capital is money used to purchase goods and services. True False
Interest is money paid for the use of debt. True False
The formula for calculating simple interest is Interest = Principal + Rate x Time. True False
Fill in the Blank
The amount of money initially borrowed, invested, or saved is called the __________.
The rate of interest is usually expressed as a __________.
Compound interest is interest that is calculated on the __________.
Short Answer
What is the difference between simple and compound interest?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using debt to finance capital investments?