Saving and Borrowing test questions

1

\(\pounds6000\) is deposited in a bank account for 2 years at \(4\%\) compound interest.

How much money is in the account after the 2 years?

2

Michelle takes out a \(\pounds5\,200\) loan and will pay it back over 36 months. Her monthly payment is \(\pounds172\).

How much will she have paid in interest by the end of the loan period?

3

Siobhan takes out a \(\pounds3,400\) loan and will pay it back over 24 months. Her monthly payment is \(\pounds160.54\).

How much will she have paid in interest by the end of the loan period?

4

Three city centre shops have store cards with interest rates \(21.4\%, 19.3\%\) and \(24.7\%\).

Which is the best interest rate for the customer?

5

Harry puts \(\pounds2500\) in a bank account at \(2.6\%\) interest. How much interest will his money earn in 7 months?