Regina R.
asked 08/21/16formula a = p (1+rt) A is the principal plus simple interest , P is the principal , r is the interest rate , and t is the time solve equation for r
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Chunli M. answered 08/21/16
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I think A is the same as a in your question, so I solve it like this
a = p (1+rt)
a = p + prt
prt = a - p
r = (a - p) / pt
Neal D. answered 08/21/16
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a = p(1+rt)
a/p = 1 + rt
a/p - 1 = rt
(a/p)/t - (1/t) = r
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Chunli M.
08/21/16