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Free Year 11 Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 1

Calculate simple interest with I = Prn, then compound interest with A = P(1 + r)ⁿ, and compare the two. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 11 worksheet has 8 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 11
Subject
Maths
Topic
Financial Mathematics
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
8
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • calculating simple interest
  • finding the total value of an investment
  • comparing simple and compound interest

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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Completed: Year 11 Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 1

  1. 1Year 11 Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 2
  2. 2Year 11 Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 3
Harder: Level 2 · Standard →Study guide

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this worksheet for?

Year 11 students (typically ages 16–17) working on financial mathematics. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 8 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 11 · Mathematics · Financial Mathematics

Year 11 Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 1

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Show your working. Write the rate as a decimal (5% = 0.05). Round money to the nearest cent.

1.Find the simple interest on $6,500.00 invested at 2% per year for 6 years. What is the total value at the end?
2.Find the simple interest on $11,750.00 invested at 8% per year for 6 years. What is the total value at the end?
3.Find the simple interest on $13,000.00 invested at 4% per year for 6 years. What is the total value at the end?
4.Find the simple interest on $7,000.00 invested at 3% per year for 4 years. What is the total value at the end?
5.Find the simple interest on $10,750.00 invested at 5% per year for 4 years. What is the total value at the end?
6.Find the simple interest on $3,250.00 invested at 6% per year for 6 years. What is the total value at the end?
7.Find the simple interest on $6,000.00 invested at 3% per year for 5 years. What is the total value at the end?
8.Find the simple interest on $1,750.00 invested at 6% per year for 2 years. What is the total value at the end?
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Last reviewed
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