This document compares simple and compounded interest over 3 years. For simple interest, the amount borrowed ($1,000) increased by $80 over 3 years to $1,080. For compounded interest, the amount borrowed ($1,000) increased more over 3 years to $1,260 due to interest being calculated on accumulated balances each year.
This document compares simple and compounded interest over 3 years. For simple interest, the amount borrowed ($1,000) increased by $80 over 3 years to $1,080. For compounded interest, the amount borrowed ($1,000) increased more over 3 years to $1,260 due to interest being calculated on accumulated balances each year.