Examine the concept of interest.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Discuss the role of interest in borrowing and saving/investing.
(b) Explain the variables of simple and compound interest, including time, interest rate and principal.
(c) Compare the effect of compound and simple interest on short- and long-term savings.
(d) Solve contextual problems that involve simple and compound interest.
(e) Forecast results for a variety of scenarios involving simple and compound interest.
(f) Compare how various online interest calculators can be used to calculate results for a variety of scenarios.
(g) Identify how various cultures (e.g., Islamic) view the application of interest and how these worldviews affect financial decisions.
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