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SSC Exam » SSC Study Materials » Simple and Compound Interest » Principle
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Principle

The term “Principle” mainly defines the simple and compound interest on the basis of deposit or loan Principle amount. Compound interest is normally based on the principle amount and the simple interest is based on subsequently invested or taken from the bank.

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Simple interest has been calculated on the basis of “Principle”, or loan amount, original. On the other hand, Compound interest has been calculated on the basis of the “Principle” amount and the previous period’s interest accumulated. The interest generally shows in the percentage value that can be either compound or simple. Compound interest is utilized to enhance the other accounts and retirement accounts. Hence, the formula of compound interest is = (P(1+i)n )−P and = p((1=i)n-1). Simple interest utilizes to keep all over the lower interest payments. The formula of simple interest is =P*i*n.

What is Principle?

“Compound interest” happens at the time interest gets included in the Principle amount borrowed or invested. On the other hand, Simple is normally based on the amount invested and taking a bank loan. Simple interest has been calculated on the “Principle”, or amount of loan, original and compound interest calculated on the accumulated previous interest. The main important difference between compound interest and simple interest is to refer to the simple interest based on the amount of Principle. Hence, by the way of compound interest is generally based on the Principle amount. The interest compounded mainly related to the period cycle.

“Properties of Principle”

  • “Principle” is related to interest and it has two ways for the calculation of the compound interest and simple interest. 
  • Simple interest has been calculated on the original amount, and also the loan amount. 
  • On the other hand, the compound interest has been calculated with the help taken basis on principle amount and also an accumulated previous interest period. 
  • Simple interest has been calculated by A=P(1+rt).
  • Therefore, for the calculation of compound interest is A=P(1+r/n)nt
  • Simple interest is the easy and quick method calculation is the interest charged on the loan. It has been determined by multiplying the interest rate daily with the principle with day’s numbers.
  • Compound interest is the source of increased wealth faster. It creates by the all sum of money that has been increasing at the rate of faster due to it will earn on money return.
  • Compound interest is good when it permits funds to increase the rate of foster. It comes into play in the annual yield percentage calculation.
  • Simple interest makes the calculation easier so that people can able easily understand the calculation.
  • It is required to make the calculation of Simple interest at the time it needs to return for the short time period. Thus, it refers to the monthly saving calculation, education loans, mortgages, and also monthly amortization. Alternatively, compound interest generates the money increases faster for making calculations on an accumulated interest all over the time in addition “Principle”.

Types of Principle

The “Principle” can be divided into two divergent types. These types are given as below:

  • Simple interest 
  • Compound interest 

Simple interest: It has been calculated with the help of using the formula of SI=P*R*T, where, P mainly stands for Principle, R stands for Interest rate, and T generally indicates the time period. The interest rate has been mentioned in the percentage that means r/100. Additionally, the money Principle sum the remainder frequently for each year in terms of simple interest.

Compound interest: The process of its calculation is to multiply with the initial “principle” by one adding the rate of annual interest enhanced to the compound period numbers, and then subtracted with the diminishing in the Principle for the specific year. Along with that, the formula has been used for the calculation is A=P (1+RN). In that case, where P stands for Principle, A shows the investment value, R indicates the rate of interest, N refers to the interest’s number of times and T indicates the years or time.

The difference between the “Principle” in simple and Compound interest:

Simple interest is generally referred to as the total amount that has been paid to the borrower. It has been utilized for borrowed money basis on a fixed period. On other hand, the interest of the compound has been earning the previous interest. Therefore, with that effect, it has earned the interest and also the amount of Principle. Interest is the borrowing cost money and the borrower pays to the lender free for the loan. The interest generally indicates in the form of a percentage that can be either compound or simple. The interest of simple generally based on the loan Principle amount or deposit. Alternatively, the interest of compound interest is based on the amount of Principle and also the interest.

Conclusion

It can be concluded that the discussion of the “Principle” has been utilized in the different forms of simple interests and compound interest. The calculation of Simple interest mainly depends on the growth of wealth frequently and the interest imposed on the Principle amount. Simple interest has lower returns as compared to the interest of a compound. Compound interest imposes on the Principle amount adding with the interest value. It mainly aims at the growth of wealth is ascending because of compounding. The interest in compound aims at higher returns as compared to simple interest. The Principle amount of compound interest, it enhances the value of the Principle.

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Ans. The principle is referring to the basic truth or the source of calculating interest by simple and compound interest.

Ans. The principle is mainly utilized for the basic law, rule, and also directing the principle. Along with that Principles are the main chief that direct analyses the interest rate, finding of the valuable rate of Principle, and also the learning intelligence. It plays a major role in the operations of government and techniques operations in the education field.

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