8.85 Saving and Investing Simple vs. Compound Interest Worksheet
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This Grade 8 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 8.85 Saving and Investing Simple vs. Compound Interest. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.
Saving and Investing: Simple vs. Compound Interest - Compare saving options; compute simple and compound interest and growth over time. (CEE Personal Finance (2021): III Saving (Grade 8))
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Social Studies
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Jayden starts from $0 and wants $10,000.00 in 5 years in an account earning 6% APR compounded monthly.
Sofia saves $2,000.00 at 6% for 4 years. At the end of year 2, Sofia withdraws $300.00 and leaves the rest until year 4. Plan C: interest compounds yearly. Plan S: simple interest (interest is not added to the balance while it earns).
Sofia is comparing two long-term accounts for 8 years starting with $5,000.00. Account A: 7% compounded yearly but charges a flat $30.00 fee each year. Account B: 6% compounded yearly with no fee.
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