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Give me questions on simple interest for primary 5

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Here are 15 simple-interest questions suitable for Primary 5. They vary in difficulty and include finding interest, total amount, time, rate and principal. Tell me if you want the answers, step-by-step solutions, or a printable worksheet.

1. James lends $100 to Mary at 5% per year for 1 year. How much interest does Mary pay?

2. A shopkeeper borrows $200 at 4% per year for 2 years. Find the simple interest.

3. Sarah saves $120 in a bank at 5% per year. How much interest will she get after 3 years?

4. If someone borrows $150 at 3% per year for 6 months, what is the simple interest?

5. Find the total amount (principal + interest) when $90 is placed at 6% per year for 2 years.

6. A loan gives $12 interest at 4% per year for 3 years. What was the principal?

7. $15 interest is paid on a loan of $150 after 2 years. What is the interest rate per year?

8. A savings of $120 earns $18 interest at a certain rate in some years. If the rate is 6% per year, how long was the money saved? Give your answer in years and months.

9. Ali invested $80 at 5% per year. How much money will he have after 4 years?

10. Mary borrows $50 at 10% per year for 9 months. How much interest must she pay?

11. How many years will it take for $200 at 3% per year to earn $18 interest?

12. A pupil saved $90 and got $13.50 interest after 3 years. What was the yearly interest rate?

13. Which gives more simple interest: $100 at 4% per year for 3 years, or $120 at 3% per year for 3 years? Show how you know.

14. Ben borrows $75 at 8% per year. How much interest will he pay after 1 year and 6 months?

15. A parent wants $10 interest after 2 years from a small loan at 5% per year. How much should they lend (principal)?

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