Compound interest is the process where interest is calculated on both the principal and the accumulated interest over previous periods. Unlike simple interest, compound interest allows your money to grow faster due to interest-on-interest effect. It is widely used in savings accounts, fixed deposits, investments, and loans.
The formula for compound interest is:
A = P (1 + r/n)^(n*t)
Where P is the principal amount, r is the annual interest rate (in decimal), n is the number of times interest is compounded per year, and t is the time period in years. The final amount A includes both principal and interest. The compound interest can be calculated by subtracting the principal from the final amount.
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