If you borrow $1,600 for 6 years at an annual interest rate o 10%, what is the total amount of moneey you will pay back?

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To calculate the total amount of money you will pay back when you borrow $1,600 for 6 years at an annual interest rate of 10%, we can use the formula for simple interest, which is:

Total Amount=P+I

where:

  • P is the principal amount (the initial amount borrowed),
  • I is the interest.

The interest can be calculated using the formula:

I=P×r×t

where:

  • r is the annual interest rate (in decimal form),
  • t is the time in years.
  1. Convert the interest rate into decimal form: r=10

  2. Determine the principal amount and time: P=1600,t=6

  3. Calculate the interest: I=1600×0.10×6=1600×0.6=960

  4. Calculate the total amount to be paid back: Total Amount=P+I=1600+960=2560

Thus, the total amount of money you will pay back after 6 years is $2,560.