Study Guide
Simple and Compound Interest
A senior study guide comparing simple interest (I = Prn) with compound interest (A = P(1 + r)ⁿ), including compounding more often than…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 25 min
Extra practice for 11th Grade Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 3: the same skill with fresh questions.
Worksheet11th GradeLevel 3 · Challenge
Free 11th Grade Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 4
Practice Set 4 for 11th Grade Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 3: the same skill and level with a fresh set of questions and a full answer sheet.
More practice: Set 1 · Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.
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- Grade
- 11th Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Topic
- Financial Math
- Difficulty
- Level 3 · Challenge
- Estimated time
- 20 minutes
- Curriculum
- Texas grade levels (TEKS)
- Questions
- 8
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practice
- calculating simple interest
- calculating compound interest
- comparing simple and compound interest
Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: 11th Grade Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 4
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How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
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Who is this worksheet for?
11th Grade students (typically ages 16–17) working on financial math. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier 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 TutoringWorksheets11th Grade · Mathematics · Financial Mathematics11th Grade Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 3 — Practice Set 4
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Show your work. Write the rate as a decimal (5% = 0.05). Round money to the nearest cent.
1.Compare $13,750.00 invested for 3 years at 2.5% per year as simple interest and as interest compounded yearly. How much more does compound interest earn, to the nearest cent?
2.Compare $5,000.00 invested for 8 years at 6% per year as simple interest and as interest compounded yearly. How much more does compound interest earn, to the nearest cent?
3.Compare $10,500.00 invested for 7 years at 2.5% per year as simple interest and as interest compounded yearly. How much more does compound interest earn, to the nearest cent?
4.Compare $14,500.00 invested for 10 years at 6% per year as simple interest and as interest compounded yearly. How much more does compound interest earn, to the nearest cent?
5.$5,250.00 is invested at 3% per year, compounded yearly, for 5 years. Find the final amount and the interest earned, to the nearest cent.
6.Compare $4,000.00 invested for 2 years at 2% per year as simple interest and as interest compounded yearly. How much more does compound interest earn, to the nearest cent?
7.$4,250.00 is invested at 6% per year, compounded yearly, for 7 years. Find the final amount and the interest earned, to the nearest cent.
8.$9,500.00 is invested at 4% per year, compounded yearly, for 5 years. Find the final amount and the interest earned, to the nearest cent.
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- Worksheet
11th Grade 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…
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Time
- 20 min
- Questions
- 8 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
- Worksheet
11th Grade Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 2
Calculate simple interest with I = Prn, then compound interest with A = P(1 + r)ⁿ, and compare the two. Expected-level practice for this…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 20 min
- Questions
- 8 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
- Worksheet
11th Grade Simple and Compound Interest Worksheet — Level 3
Calculate simple interest with I = Prn, then compound interest with A = P(1 + r)ⁿ, and compare the two. A challenge set for students ready…
- Difficulty
- Level 3 · Challenge
- Time
- 20 min
- Questions
- 8 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
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