Interest on 100 units for one year = r
Therefore, interest on ‘p’ units for one year
Interest on ‘p’ units for ‘n’ years 100 pr × n = 100 pnr
Interest , I = 100 pnr
Once the child is clear with the idea of simple interest, then the formula for finding
the simple interest may be taught. Initially, the symbols such as ‘I, p, n, r’ are to be
made known and what they represent must also be emphasized upon.
- Recurring deposit
A recurring deposit is a deposit in which the same amount is deposited for a particular
period in regular intervals of time.
The idea may be explained to the child orally.
- Commission (Brokerage)
When a house or a piece of land is purchased, some amount has to be given to the
person who helps in the transaction. This amount is known as commission (or
brokerage). The person who receives the commission is known as the broker and the
commission is always given in terms of percentage.
The idea of commission may be explained to the child orally assisted by necessary
text material in Braille.
- Discount
Discount is a deduction from the usual cost of something. The idea of commission
may be explained to the child orally. - Calculating the number of days
Calculation of the number of days is vital for certain organizations such as the bank
wherein the exact number of days of lending a loan to a customer has to be calculated